Questions: Learning about your instructor's goals and temperament can help you determine how they prefer to communicate. What are some ways you can learn about the instructor's goals and temperament? a.) By asking your classmates. b.) By reading the syllabus and observing their actions and how they communicate. c.) By asking the head of the department. d) By searching the library.

The answer is b.) By reading the syllabus and observing their actions and how they communicate.

While classmates might have some insights based on their experiences, this method is indirect and may not provide accurate or comprehensive information about the instructor's goals and temperament.

The syllabus often outlines the instructor's goals, expectations, and preferred methods of communication. Additionally, observing how the instructor interacts with students and conducts classes can provide direct insights into their temperament and communication style.

The head of the department may have some understanding of the instructor's professional goals, but they may not be familiar with the instructor's day-to-day communication style or temperament.

The library is unlikely to have specific information about an individual instructor's goals and temperament, making this option ineffective for the purpose described.