COMPARISON OF QUESTIONS 3 (IMPORTANCE - yellow) AND 5 (HOW WELL LEARNED - green)
Very poorly
(1)
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Poor
(2)
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Adequate
(3)
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Well
(4)
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Very well
(5)
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a. Thinking critically (check your and others' assumptions; consider multiple perspectives from various sources, etc.)
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b. Communications (use appropriate oral, written, and visual means for each audience; listen effectively)
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c. Quantitative reasoning (apply quantitative tools to solve problems; comprehend symbolic representations)
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d. Information literacy (e.g., critically evaluate data sources as I gather relevant information)
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COMPARISON OF QUESTIONS 3 (IMPORTANCE - yellow) AND 5 (HOW WELL LEARNED - green)
Very poorly
(1)
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Poor
(2)
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Adequate
(3)
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Well
(4)
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Very well
(5)
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e. Conversational use of the language studied
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f. Cultural knowledge and awareness
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g. Listening comprehension of the language studied
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h. Written comprehension (both reading and writing) of language studied
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6. How could the CWU Foreign Language program better prepare you for your career/practice?
Make study abroad experiences mandatory for all majors
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-Targeted career workshops for FL majors.
-Class visits from professionals in the field, perhaps even CWU alumni.
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-More opportunities for conversational settings.
-More teachings on local slang/modismos.
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Discussed/prepared me more for the JLPT. Offered a course in studying for the Test, Test materials and review etc. What I learned about this test I learned from my time ABROAD.
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My most valuable experiences came from studying in Mexico. It would ahve been nice if communication between the FL dept & Study abroad had been better.
All of my literature classes were virtually useless. I never had any intention of entering poetry/arts and really just needed practical knowledge to be better at conversation, etc.
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More German in general.
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More on interpretation (I failed the state test for medical interpreters... maybe next time)!
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What prepared me was the having the opportunity to live abroad in Chile and Spain through the study abroad program at CWU. I would not have had the same amount of language skills from solely studying at CWU.
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More conversational use opportunities i.e. conversation buddy, more time in class
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I would have liked to have been able to have taken more than one linguistics class. Dr. Bransdorfer did a phenomenal job in the ONE class offered in this area. Also, i would have liked more conversational classes about current events.
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Especially in studying Japanese, there were unfortunately very few opportunities to speak the language in a situation where a knowledgeable speaker could listen and correct my usage -- relying entirely on conversation partners is useful for developing confidence in the language, but native speakers are generally not very reliable for providing consistent and useful feedback.
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I could have benefited from more written language practice.
-Please note that I was a transfer student and started at Central in upper division courses. My lack of skills in written language does not reflect the instruction courses of the preliminary Russian language courses at CWU.
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Not much better
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I'd like to see the department doing more community outreach. There is a huge Hispanic speaking population in the Kittitas and Yakima valleys. They are untapped resources that could lead to incredible interagency cooperation.
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7. What is your current email address? (only alumni who were mailed surveys were asked this question)
groceli@gmail.com
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bangs004@yahoo.com
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rvr87mark@hotmail.com
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megankwcampbell@gmail.com
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8. In which state are you headquartered? ____________________________________
Washington
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Oregon
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Washington
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Montana
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WA
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Washington
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Washington
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San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
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WA
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Washington
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the state of washington
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I currently live in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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WASHINGTON
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Washington
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Washington
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Washington
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9. Please select the response that best describes your opinion about your
Foreign Language education at CWU.
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Strongly disagree
(1)
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Disagree
(2)
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Neutral
(3)
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Agree
(4)
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Strongly agree
(5)
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Does Not Apply
(6)
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% Histogram
Mid=40% High=80%
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N, Mean, Median, and
Std. Dev.
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I am very satisfied with my education from the Foreign Language program at Central Washington University.
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0
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0
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4
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5
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8
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0
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|
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The Foreign Language curriculum provided useful perspectives on critical issues facing the profession.
|
0
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2
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7
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4
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4
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0
|
|
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My Foreign Language education provided adequate preparation for Professional Board Exams and certification exams
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
8
|
|
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The CWU Foreign Language program prepared me well for professional challenges
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0
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0
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6
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9
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2
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0
|
|
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10. Are you...?
12 70.6% o Male
5 29.4% o Female
11. In what job sectors do you work? Please choose current or most recent employment and check all that apply.
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n
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-%-
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Question leaf
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5
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18%
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□ Academic
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5
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18%
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□ For-profit corporation or organization
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2
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7%
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□ Non-profit organization
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2
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7%
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□ Self employed
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5
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18%
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□ K-12 education
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2
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7%
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□ Postsecondary education
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3
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11%
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□ Unemployed, either willfully or looking for work
|
4
|
14%
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□ Other _____________________________________
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(Governmental) social work
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|
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state public health agency
|
|
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Private Language Instruction (Spanish and English)
|
|
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Bilingual customer service
|
|
12. What is your race or ethnicity? Please select all that apply.
-
n
|
-%-
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Question leaf
|
0
|
0%
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□ American Indian or Alaskan Native
|
2
|
11%
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□ Asian
|
0
|
0%
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□ Black or African American
|
1
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5%
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□ Hispanic / Latino
|
1
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5%
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□ Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
|
15
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79%
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□ White
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13. What was last year's income?
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n
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-%-
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Question leaf
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8
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47%
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o Less than $20
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5
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29%
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o $20
|
2
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12%
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o $40
|
1
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6%
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o $60
|
1
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6%
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o $80
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0
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0%
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o $100
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0
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0%
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o $120
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0
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0%
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o Over $140
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Approximate average income is: $28,824
14. These next few questions relate to CWU's Mission and General Education goals. How strongly do you agree that your education from CWU helped you...
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Strongly disagree
- 1 -
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Disagree
- 2 -
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Neutral
- 3 -
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Agree
- 4 -
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Strongly agree
- 5 -
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% Histogram
Mid=40% High=80%
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N, Mean, Median, St. Dev
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a. become a responsible citizen
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0
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3
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5
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9
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0
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b. become a responsible steward of the earth
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0
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6
|
7
|
2
|
2
|
|
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c. become a productive and enlightened (informed, good learner, insightful) individual
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0
|
1
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5
|
7
|
4
|
|
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d. value different perspectives
|
0
|
0
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4
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9
|
4
|
|
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e. appreciate the breadth and depth of scientific and human knowledge
|
0
|
1
|
4
|
7
|
5
|
|
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f. increase your sense of the interconnectedness of knowledge
|
1
|
1
|
4
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7
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4
|
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14. These next few questions relate to CWU's Mission and General Education goals.
How strongly do you agree that your education from CWU helped you... (continued)
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Strongly disagree
- 1 -
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Disagree
- 2 -
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Neutral
- 3 -
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Agree
- 4 -
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Strongly agree
- 5 -
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% Histogram
Mid=40% High=80%
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N, Mean, Median, St. Dev
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g. integrate knowledge from diverse fields to solve problems
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1
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1
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5
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7
|
3
|
|
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h. increase your awareness of the many ways that knowledge evolves
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0
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1
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5
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7
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4
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i. ask incisive and insightful questions
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0
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1
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5
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7
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3
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