Communication - Graduates will be able to use the listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing modes of language to think, learn and communicate effectively. In this unit, students will use various modes to both investigate and respond. Our unit requires that students listen critically to others and respond to their arguments, read for understanding, and detect relevance and bias in sources. Personal Development - Graduates will be able to continue to learn and pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. This unit contributes to personal development by allowing students to assess their own feelings and express their own moral judgement on some of the most challenging ethical questions of the 20 th century.
Introspection is a key element of life-long learning and personal human development.
Problem Solving - Graduates will be able to use the strategies and processes needed to solve a wide variety of problems. This unit provides students with the opportunity to study the problem solving strategies of others. Historical interpretation provides the opportunity to critique the actions and decisions of others. It is hoped that the students will apply the same critical thought to their own decisions and actions. Technological Competence - Graduates will be able to use a variety of technologies, demonstrate understanding of technological applications, and apply appropriate technologies to solve problems.