English & Communications Mission, Goals, & Objectives

The English & Communications Department Mission

Lebanon Valley College’s English & Communications Program advances the key goals of a liberal arts education by teaching students to ask probing questions about a wide variety of texts and to appreciate the variety of accomplishments in the English language. The basis for all concentrations is the study of literature: imaginative, complex, and challenging texts in a variety of genres and media. All majors learn the skills of clear, concise, and correct expression as well as of effective collection, organization, and presentation of material.

 

English & Communications Department Goals and Objectives

 

Program Goal 1: Students will demonstrate effective critical thinking.   

  • Analysis of Contexts & Assumptions: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze context and assumptions   

   

Program Goal 2: Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication abilities.   

  • Information Literacy: Students will demonstrate the ability to use authoritative sources   
  • Control of Syntax and Mechanics: Students will demonstrate the ability to control syntax and mechanics   
  • Domain-Specific Communications: Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate according to domain-specific goals   
  • Domain-Specific Technology: Students will demonstrate the ability to use programs, applications, and/or hardware according to domain-specific goals   

* Creative Writing and English & Communications define and assess their programs’ communications and technology outcomes separately.

   

Program Goal 3: Students will demonstrate effective critical reading skills.   

  • Comprehension: Students will demonstrate the ability to comprehend complex texts   
  • Close Reading: Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze relations between form and content   

 

For more information on learning goals and outcomes, contact institutionalresearch@lvc.edu.