Teaching and Learning Resource Center

Embedded literacies

Definition

Three key literacy areas—Data Analysis, Advanced Writing, and Technology—that are expected to be integrated, or embedded, across The Ohio State University's General Education (GE) program and developed throughout a student’s major coursework and undergraduate experience. Within the GE program, an embedded literacy can be met through a specific course that addresses all of the expected learning outcomes (ELOs) for that area, or through a set of courses that meet those ELOs. The ways in which an individual student satisfies the requirements for each embedded literacy is determined by their major and the academic program offering the degree.

Learn more about embedded literacies in the GE program.