critical thinking 205
Course Syllabus
College of Humanities
CRT/205
Critical Thinking
09/09/13 – 11/10/13
Shekira Fortenberry
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Please note: The assignments in this syllabus will be posted to the Main Forum each week and may contain additional information about the requirements and expectations. Be sure to carefully read those instructions and post any questions about them in the Questions for Week ___ thread.
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.
Facilitator Information
Shekira Fortenberry
Shekira1@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) sblock2002@yahoo.com (Personal)
228-324-5603 (Central Time)
Facilitator Availability
I am available from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Central time) during most weekdays, afternoon and evenings on Saturday; however I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family.
If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, when possible. I am providing you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, not to limit our contact. I am available to schedule appointments via phone, if necessary. I am here to help you succeed in any way I can.
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College of Humanities
CRT/205
Critical Thinking
09/09/13 – 11/10/13
Shekira Fortenberry
Copyright © 2012, 2009, 2007, 2006 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved.
Please note: The assignments in this syllabus will be posted to the Main Forum each week and may contain additional information about the requirements and expectations. Be sure to carefully read those instructions and post any questions about them in the Questions for Week ___ thread.
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.
Facilitator Information
Shekira Fortenberry
Shekira1@email.phoenix.edu (University of Phoenix) sblock2002@yahoo.com (Personal)
228-324-5603 (Central Time)
Facilitator Availability
I am available from 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Central time) during most weekdays, afternoon and evenings on Saturday; however I attempt to reserve Sunday for my family.
If these times are not convenient for you, please let me know. I will be happy to accommodate your schedule, when possible. I am providing you with these times to make it easier to communicate with me, not to limit our contact. I am available to schedule appointments via phone, if necessary. I am here to help you succeed in any way I can.
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