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Critical Thinking –
crt205
(3 credits)
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.
This undergraduate-level course is 9 weeks.
This course may be available to
take individually or as part of a degree or certificate program.
To enroll, speak with an enrollment advisor.
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Arguments
- Identify the major components of an argument.
- Differentiate between inductive and deductive arguments.
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Credibility
- Define credibility and its application to media, advertising, and other persuasive arguments.
- Assess the credibility of media and advertising claims.
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Critical Analysis
- Apply critical thinking skills in evaluating media messages, information sources, and other forms of information.
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Critical Thinking and Writing
- Describe the relationship between critical thinking and clear writing.
- Identify vagueness and ambiguity in written content.
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Deductive Arguments and Inductive Reasoning
- Identify deductive arguments.
- Identify inductive reasoning.
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Fallacies
- Categorize various fallacies based on their characteristics.
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Moral Reasoning
- Explain how moral reasoning influences critical thinking.
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Rhetorical Devices
- Identify various rhetorical devices used to influence attitudes and beliefs.
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Thinking Critically
- Explain the basic elements of critical thinking.
- Describe the importance of thinking critically.
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- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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