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  • Philosophy is from the Greek word philosophia, which can be translated “love of wisdom,” or “friend of wisdom.

    purpose in students’ lives and provides an indispensable framework for developing a sense of vocation: Who am I? What values should we hold? What really is the common good to which I might contribute? What kind of life should I live? In short, the active study of philosophy is essential “to empower students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care–for other persons, for the community and for the earth.”Learning Outcomes Using philosophical methods, students will be able to:  1

  • Build historical knowledge. Develop historical methods. Recognize the provisional nature of knowledge, the disciplinary preference for complexity, and the comfort with ambiguity that history

    . Use historical perspective as central to active citizenship. Learning Outcomes for Lower-Division CoursesThe History Department has structured all 100-200-level courses to create the following learning outcomes for students who complete them successfully. Students will: 1. Learn and practice the evaluation of historical evidence by identifying and explaining specific claims or ideas in primary and secondary sources. 2. Practice skills of oral expression and dialogue through interpreting and

  • Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands.…

    February 2, 2009 Learning perspectives About a dozen students silently sit in a semicircle around a Makah woman, as she shows them how to make a cedar bracelet. Students mimic her as she holds several foot-long strands of cedar bark strung out from her mouth to her hands. And they listen eagerly as she tells them how to simultaneously twist and braid the bark, while her teeth stay clenched on one end. She reminds them to keep the cedar damp and the material fills the room with a musky, sweet

  • 253.535.7415 www.plu.edu/career career@plu.edu Academic Internship/Cooperative Education courses are unique opportunities for “hands-on” job experience with directed academic learning. Students gain an appreciation of the relationship between theory and application, and learn firsthand about new developments in a particular field.   An academic internship/cooperative education experience enables students to gain skills and competencies, apply academic learning to the workplace, and receive

  • Dear Campus Community, Pierce County Emergency Management will conduct a training session at Washington High School on July 18, 2024, using the Tri-County Scenes of Violence curriculum. Given the nature of the training, there will be periods when you may hear sounds of simulated gunfire and see an increased presence of law enforcement and emergency...

    Active Shooter Drill at Washington High School on July 18th Alert Type: Information Start Time: Jul 17, 2024 @ 3:30pm End Time: Jul 18, 2024 @ 4:00pm Dear Campus Community, Pierce County Emergency Management will conduct a training session at Washington High School on July 18, 2024, using the Tri-County Scenes of Violence curriculum. Given the nature of the training, there will be periods when you may hear sounds of simulated gunfire and see an increased presence of law enforcement and

  • What are faculty learning communities (FLCs)? Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) are collaborative groups of educators who come together to enhance their teaching practices and foster professional

    Climate Crisis Universal Design for Learning: Eliminating barriers to learning and building an inclusive learning environment Renew & Reflect: Cultivating Purposeful Practice in a Community of Contemplative Educators Active Learning: Cultivating Engagement and Equity in our Classes (enrollment closed) A full description of each FLC can be found here. Who can participate? FLCs are open to all faculty, regardless of appointment status or rank. Each FLC is capped at 6 participants. How can I sign up? To

  • Identify and explain the complexity of biological and cultural diversity over time and across space. (ILOs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) Illustrate the importance of studying cultures with the holistic,

    Anthropology Program Learning Outcomes Identify and explain the complexity of biological and cultural diversity over time and across space. (ILOs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) Illustrate the importance of studying cultures with the holistic, comparative, and biocultural approaches to studying humans over time and across space. (ILOs 1, 2, 3, 5, 6) Explain the importance of the concepts/issues associated with the terms cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, and racism with reference to a variety of cultural

  • The links below will take you to updated lists of approved learning outcomes for all academic programs at PLU, as well as resources for drafting and revising course-level or program-level learning

    Learning OutcomesThe links below will take you to updated lists of approved learning outcomes for all academic programs at PLU, as well as resources for drafting and revising course-level or program-level learning outcomes.Learning Outcomes at PLUMore InformationGeneral Education Program OutcomesMore Information Questions or comments? Please contact the Office of the Provost (253)535-7126 or provost@plu.edu Return to Assessment Home

  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the following key biological concepts. Diversity of life evolved from a common ancestor over time by processes of mutation, selection, and genetic

    Biology Department Learning Outcomes Students will demonstrate an understanding of the following key biological concepts. Diversity of life evolved from a common ancestor over time by processes of mutation, selection, and genetic change. Structure and function are related at all levels of organization. The growth and behavior of organisms are regulated through the expression of genetic information in context. Biological systems are governed by the laws of thermodynamics and chemical

  • Bachelor of Business Administration Graduates will: Be effective communicators            a.

    Learning Outcomes of the Undergraduate Business ProgramBachelor of Business Administration Graduates will: Be effective communicators            a.  Student can write a well-organized and grammatically correct paper, memo, or case that is informative and professional            b. Student can make an effective presentation that is informative and professional      2. Think Critically           a.  Student can apply relevant information to a business problem and arrive at a well-reasoned