CRITICAL REASONING
EDU0CT3
2021
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
In the context of a range of contemporary issues, students are encouraged to engage with differing viewpoints, question received knowledge and to recognise unsound or fallacious arguments. Students develop and extend critical thinking skills by identifying, constructing and evaluating academic arguments. Opportunities are provided for the development, transference and application of the principles of reasoning and logic. Assessments include a peer reviewed digital journal and a short argumentative essay.
SchoolEducation
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesComparison and differentiation of different forms of argument. Interactive learning task to identify the key argument in written and spoken texts. Courtroom drama role play. Comparison of the logical principles used in AI and the psychology of human reasoning (trolley problem activity). Ethical dilemma interactive and text analysis. Text analysis, digital journal writing, forum discussion. Argumentative essay assessment.
Capstone subjectNo
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
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Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
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
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On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal (3 entries) (600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Argumentative Essay on selected contemporary issue (650 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 35
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 30 to week 35 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal (3 entries) (600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Argumentative Essay on selected contemporary issue (650 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2021, LTU Term 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJelena Medan
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 46 - 51
One 3.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 46 to week 51 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal (3 entries) (600 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Argumentative Essay on selected contemporary issue (650 words) | Other | Individual | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |