Area: | Curtin Sarawak |
Credits: | 12.5 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 1.5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A general introduction to the critical analysis and construction of arguments. Improve reasoning abilities through assignments that involve reading and writing while developing skills in evaluating and constructing arguments. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon successful completion of course, students should have good understanding on the basic concepts of critical thinking. Familiar with features of a good argument - be able to identify and evaluate conclusions and premises in arguments, differentiate fallacious and valid argument forms. Able to construct valid arguments as well as evaluate arguments for their validity and soundness. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Johnson, B.E. (1998), Stirring Up Thinking, Houghton Mifflin Co. Boston. |
Unit Texts: | Chesla, E. (1999) Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for College Students, Prentice Hall, Sydney. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Class participation 20%. Final exam 50%. Mid-term test 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 10101 Mathematics | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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