Course Catalog Information (24-25)
PHIL 4
Critical Thinking
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the study of argumentation, critical evaluation, and the use of language in the interpretation of diverse forms of discourse. It explores practical applications of critical thinking skills in everyday situations such as problem solving and evaluation of arguments.
Student Learning Outcomes
- Identify and analyze a variety of rhetorical and argumentative techniques.
- Analyze and assess a variety of rhetorical and argumentative texts.
- Develop original and complex arguments.
- Demonstrate an application of the tools of reasoning to personal actions and decisions.
Course Details
- Units
- 4 Units
- Hours
- Weekly Lecture Hours: 4
- Weekly Lab Hours: 0
- Gen Ed
- General Education Class
- Program Status
- Program Applicable
- Credit
- Credit - Degree Applicable
- Transferability
- Transferable to both UC and CSU
- Grading Method
- Letter Grading
Requisite and Advisory
- Advisory(ies)
- EWRT 1A or EWRT 1AH or ESL 5
- Prerequisite(s)
- Corequisite(s)
Limitations on Enrollment and Entrance Skills
- Limitation(s) on Enrollment
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