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CRITICAL THINKING (LEVEL 1)

Module code: CM28
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: ADULT EDUCATION
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Coordinator: Dr Derek Barter (ADULT EDUCATION)

	Overview
	The aim of this module is to introduce students to the skills of critical thinking with the objectives of being able to understand the importance of examining knowledge and beliefs critically; recognise, analyse and evaluate arguments; evaluate reasoning of different kinds, and apply what is learnt in the context of their own lives. The Need for Critical Thinking; Definition; Identifying arguments; Recognising Assumptions; Implicit bias; Deductive and Inductive Reasoning; Analogies & Models; Fallacies; Social Choice; Critical Thinking & the Media; Critical Thinking in the Workplace; The Critical Citizen.

Overview

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the skills of critical thinking with the objectives of being able to understand the importance of examining knowledge and beliefs critically; recognise, analyse and evaluate arguments; evaluate reasoning of different kinds, and apply what is learnt in the context of their own lives.

The Need for Critical Thinking; Definition; Identifying arguments; Recognising Assumptions; Implicit bias; Deductive and Inductive Reasoning; Analogies & Models; Fallacies; Social Choice; Critical Thinking & the Media; Critical Thinking in the Workplace; The Critical Citizen.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: define critical thinking use inductive and deductive logic differentiate rational choice from social choice critically appraise the influence of the media on perception analyse the role of the critical citizen

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Additional Reading
	Bowell, T and Kemp, G., (20140 Critical Thinking. A Concise Guide. 4th ed. London: Routledge Cottrell, S. (2011) Critical Thinking Skills 2nd ed. Basingstoke & New York: Palgrave MacMillan. Foresman, G. A. (2017) The critical thinking toolkit. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. Talbot, M. (2015) Critical Reasoning: A Romp Through the Foothills of Logic for Complete Beginners. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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	Timetable
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