From a 2007 report on liberal education, by the Association of American Colleges and Universities.
Knowledge of Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World
- Through study in the sciences and mathematics, social sciences,
humanities, histories, languages, and the artsFocused by engagement with big questions, both contemporary
and enduringIntellectual and Practical Skills, Including
- Inquiry and analysis
- Critical and creative thinking
- Written and oral communication
- Quantitative literacy
- Information literacy
- Teamwork and problem solving
Practiced extensively, across the curriculum, in the context of
progressively more challenging problems, projects, and standards for performancePersonal and Social Responsibility, Including
- Civic knowledge and engagement–local and global
- Intercultural knowledge and competence
- Ethical reasoning and action
- Foundations and skills for lifelong learning
Anchored through active involvement with diverse communities and real-world challenges
Integrative Learning, Including
- Synthesis and advanced accomplishment across general and
specialized studiesDemonstrated through the application of knowledge, skills, and
responsibilities to new settings and complex problems
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