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Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

CRITICAL READING

PLO1. Apply critical reading strategies to academic and authentic texts.
PLO2. Analyse and evaluate the content, structure and rhetorical purpose of academic texts.
PLO3. Build and apply general academic and discipline-specific vocabulary.
PLO4. Respond critically to a range of texts, including AI-generated content.

ACADEMIC WRITING

PLO1. Produce well-developed and well-organised academic essays in a range of genres.
PLO2. Revise and edit writing for content, organisation and language accuracy.
PLO3. Use sources and generative AI ethically, transparently and critically throughout the writing process.

LISTENING

PLO1. Comprehend a range of spoken academic and authentic discourse.
PLO2. Take effective notes from extended spoken texts and use them for academic tasks.
PLO3. Evaluate spoken and machine-generated renderings of spoken content critically.

SPEAKING

PLO1. Deliver well-researched and well-organised oral presentations.
PLO2. Communicate effectively in a range of academic speaking situations, including discussion and debate.
PLO3. Design and use appropriate audio-visual materials to support oral delivery.

MATHEMATICS

PLO1. Apply the foundational mathematical knowledge and skills required for college-level study.
PLO2. Use the concepts and principles of classical elementary logic to construct and evaluate simple arguments.
PLO3. Model and solve real-world problems using numerical, algebraic, graphical and statistical representations.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PLO1. Explain the principles underlying computers, automation systems and information technology.
PLO2. Make effective use of a range of productivity and academic software packages.
PLO3. Explain networking technologies and apply safe, secure and ethical digital practices.

HUMANITIES

PLO1. Examine the thoughts, ideals and creations of different cultures and eras.
PLO2. Demonstrate informed appreciation of and respect for cultural diversity.
PLO3. Interpret artistic, cultural, historical and scientific events, texts and trends within a global context.

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