Course syllabus
Course Syllabus
College of Humanities
CRT/205 Version 8
Critical Thinking
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Course Description
In this course, students develop the ability to think clearly and critically. Practice includes developing writing skills that enable students to clearly present claims to support their conclusions and avoid reinforcing biases. Students are given the opportunity to analyze and discuss various types of media—including television, Internet, and print—to determine which sources provide the most reliable information. Topics addressed include the relationship between critical thinking and clear writing, credibility of sources, rhetorical devices, fallacies, unclear or misleading language, and the characteristics of various types of arguments.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Moore, B. N., & Parker, R. (2012). Critical thinking (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Thinking Critically
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Explain the basic elements of critical thinking.
1.2 Describe the importance of thinking critically.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Course Preparation
Review the Associate Level Material:
College of Humanities
CRT/205 Version 8
Critical Thinking
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Course Description
In this course, students develop the ability to think clearly and critically. Practice includes developing writing skills that enable students to clearly present claims to support their conclusions and avoid reinforcing biases. Students are given the opportunity to analyze and discuss various types of media—including television, Internet, and print—to determine which sources provide the most reliable information. Topics addressed include the relationship between critical thinking and clear writing, credibility of sources, rhetorical devices, fallacies, unclear or misleading language, and the characteristics of various types of arguments.
Policies
Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents:
University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document.
Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum.
University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality.
Course Materials
Moore, B. N., & Parker, R. (2012). Critical thinking (10th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
All electronic materials are available on the student website.
Week One: Thinking Critically
Details
Due
Points
Objectives
1.1 Explain the basic elements of critical thinking.
1.2 Describe the importance of thinking critically.
Course Preparation
Read the course description and objectives.
Read the instructor’s biography and post your own.
Course Preparation
Review the Associate Level Material: