Abstract
In this manuscript we argue that the communication discipline’s pedagogical content knowledge should be expanded to include educational strategies for advancing students’ critical thinking, information literacy, and political engagement skills. Further, we argue that the discipline should explicitly position itself as uniquely qualified to address these skills. By doing so, those affiliated with the basic communication course can leverage a substantial amount of political capital on their home campuses and go a long way toward delivering the critical skills students need in order to be successful in the 21st century.
Recommended Citation
Hunt, Stephen K.; Simonds, Cheri J.; and Simonds, Brent K.
(2009)
"Uniquely Qualified, Distinctively Competent: Delivering 21st Century Skills in the Basic Course,"
Basic Communication Course Annual: Vol. 21, Article 6.
Available at:
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/bcca/vol21/iss1/6
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