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Faculty of Arts: Contextualised Graduate Attributes

14/10/2004: This draft statement has been ratified for use by the faculty. 		back
 
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Research and Inquiry. Graduates of the Faculty of Arts will be able to create new knowledge and understanding through the process of research and inquiry.
  • possess a body of knowledge relevant to their fields of study, and a firm grasp of the principles, practices, and boundaries of their discipline;
  • be able to acquire and evaluate new knowledge through independent research;
  • be able to identify, define, investigate, and solve problems;
  • think independently, analytically and creatively; and
  • exercise critical judgement and critical thinking to create new modes of understanding.

Information Literacy. Graduates of the Faculty of Arts will be able to use information effectively in a range of contexts.
  • recognise pertinent information needs;
  • use appropriate media, tools and methodologies to locate, access and use information;
  • critically evaluate the sources, values, validity and currency of information; and
  • use information in critical and creative thinking.

Personal and Intellectual Autonomy. Graduates of the Faculty of Arts will be able to work independently and sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new challenges.
  • be independent learners who take responsibility for their own learning;
  • set appropriate goals for ongoing intellectual and professional development, and evaluate their own performance effectively;
  • be intellectually curious, open to new ideas, methods and ways of thinking, and able to sustain intellectual interest;
  • respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts; and
  • work effectively in teams and other collaborative contexts.

Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding. Graduates of the Faculty of Arts will hold personal values and beliefs consistent with their role as responsible members of local, national, international and professional communities
  • understand and practise the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with their discipline or profession;
  • be informed and open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia and the world;
  • appreciate their ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the wider community, and the environment;
  • be aware that knowledge is not value-free.

Communication. Graduates of the Faculty of Arts will recognise and value communication as a tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering their own learning.
  • possess a high standard of oral, visual and written communication skills relevant to their fields of study, including where applicable the possession of these skills in languages other than English;
  • recognise the importance of continuing to develop their oral, visual, and written communication skills;
  • be able to use appropriate communication technologies.