Date: Fri, 24 Jan 1997 12:42:55 -0400 (EDT)
From: BENNETTT@cofc.edu
Subject: inquiry group #14 report
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Organization: College of Charleston
After much discussion, we came to something like a concensus on the
following:
A liberally educated student should have a basic knowledge of the
humanities, the arts, mathematics, the natural sciences, and the social
sciences, and the relationships among these branches of knowledge.
A liberally educated student should develop an understanding of worldwide
political, economic, philosophical, and scientific movements, including
their origins, implications, and interrelations.
A liberally educated student should be able to read critically, to write
clearly, to speak effectively, and to listen attentively.
A liberally educated student should be able to identify and access relevant
sources of information.
A liberally educated student should be able to think systematically,
maintain skepticism, and evaluate evidence.
A liberally educated student should view learning as a continuous and
lifelong process.
A liberally educated student should be disposed toward self reflection and
individual responsibility.
A liberally educated student should be sensitive to diversity and
responsive to the needs of others.
Thanks to John Fenno, Kristin Krantzman, and Nan Morrison for their help on
these. Trisha
Trisha Folds-Bennett Bennettt@cofc.edu
College of Charleston (803) 953-5517
Psychology Department
Charleston, SC 29424