Communication across the curriculum in animal science

The growing movement toward the integration of communications in science-based courses has been taken to the heart of the curriculum at Berea College. New college-wide general education requirements initiated a review of student abilities, departmental expectations, and the use of writing and speaki...

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Published in:Journal of animal science 1996-11, Vol.74 (11), p.2828-2834
Main Author: Orr, C.L. (Berea College, Berea, KY.)
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ANIMAL
Animal Husbandry - education
Animal productions
ANIMALES
Animals
Biological and medical sciences
Colleges & universities
Communication
Curricula
Curriculum - standards
Education, Veterinary - methods
ELEVE
ENSEIGNEMENT SUPERIEUR
ENSENANZA SUPERIOR
ESTUDIANTES
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
General aspects
Humans
Kansas
Science education
Universities
Writing
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Summary:The growing movement toward the integration of communications in science-based courses has been taken to the heart of the curriculum at Berea College. New college-wide general education requirements initiated a review of student abilities, departmental expectations, and the use of writing and speaking skills in all courses. Agriculture graduates require highly developed reading and speaking skills as well as a fundamental control of language to succeed in industry today. Depending only on the English department to teach students writing and speaking skills can lead to graduates ill-prepared for communication in their chosen profession. The inclusion of communication skills in an animal science course not only improves such skills, but it also increases the ability of students to apply and use animal science concepts. The benefits of broadening the teaching curriculum to include reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills can provide improved academic achievement, attitude, confidence levels, and self-images. Students can become active participants rather than note-takers. Curriculum changes of such magnitude require faculty development opportunities and administrative support
ISSN:0021-8812
1525-3163
0021-8812
DOI:10.2527/1996.74112828x