Course Syllabus
PHL/458 Version 2
Creative Minds and Critical Thinking
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Course Title:
Creative Minds & Critical Thinking
Course Schedule:
02/11/2014 - 03/17/2014
Course Location/ Times/Newsgroup: https://classroom.phoenix.edu/afm212/secure/view-class.jspa?classID=358306&orgID=25 Electronic Resources: https://mycampus.phoenix.edu/secure/resource/resource.asp Instructor’s Name:
Lanny M. Brown, Esq.
Telephone:
480.215.5116
UOP E-mail Address: lannymbrown@email.phoenix.edu Alternative E-mail Address:
LannyMBrown@cox.net
Availability:
24 * 7
Course Description
In this course students will analyze the thinking process from a critical and creative perspective. The lives of prominent creative thinkers will be examined to identify the social, historical, psychological, and cultural elements that influenced their development. The salient aspects of creativity will be assessed along with the relationship between creativity and critical thinking. Students will apply critical thinking skills to contemporary creative and scientific thought.
Course Topics & Objectives
Week One: Developing Awareness
Describe the importance of critical and creative thinking in today’s society.
Explain conceptual foundations of thinking.
Determine methods to