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General Education Learning Outcomes @ PVCC: Critical Reading

Critical Reading Definition

The student will be able to clearly explain and/or accurately apply information they read.   Student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the overall meaning of the information in the text.
  • Accurately explain ideas from the text.
  • Make specific and appropriate connections to course content.
  • Explain their personal connection to the text.
  • Transfer ideas from the text to a different context.
  • Accurately apply concepts from the text to real life situations.

Resources for critical reading