phi1cto critical thinking and innovation

CRITICAL THINKING AND INNOVATION

PHI1CTO

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Thinking and reasoning are essential components of human life. But much of our thinking and reasoning is biased, distorted, and uninformed. This subject trains you to reason well, to think clearly and independently, and also to engage fairly with others in discussions and debates. You will develop useful skills in presenting, analysing and evaluating different types of arguments. You will learn to apply these skills to real cases from popular culture, current affairs, and philosophy. You will also learn to use diagrams and symbols to assist higher and more abstract levels of logical reasoning and systematic thinking. Because the ability to think and to argue clearly and fairly is central not just to philosophy but to university studies in general, many students find the experience gained in this subject immensely valuable, both within the university and later in employment whatever their subsequent areas of specialization.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Heersmink

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

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PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsPHI1CRT

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Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Elements of Reasoning

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMunson, R & Black, A

Year2011

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PublisherTHOMSON WADSWORTH, BELMONT, CA

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A Concise Introduction To Logic

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorHurley, P.J.

Year2006

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PublisherWADSWORTH CENGAGE LEARNING, BOSTON, MA

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Knowledge, analysis and evaluation of arguments on a wide variety of topics and from a wide range of sources (e.g., books, newspapers, radio, TV, YouTube on a variety of ethical/social/cultural issues relevant to Australia.

02. Clear, precise and well-informed writings that analyse, critique, and develop arguments on a wide variety of topics.

Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.00 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Two Short Essays (equivalent to 1000 words each)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Weekly Quizzes (equivalent to 2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	50	SILO1, SILO4