PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking

Institution:

Canada College

Subject:

Description:

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/ semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 420 and ENGL 100; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A general overview of the principles and methods of reasoning skills is examined. Methods and techniques are introduced to identify arguments from various types of discourse. Students develop the skills to analyze the structure of an argument, types of argument; informal fallacies and evaluation of arguments. Some formal logic is introduced to facilitate understanding of logical reasoning. Students develop skills of constructing valid/sound argument in argumentative essays. Transfer: CSU: A3, UC.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

canadacollege.edu

Phone Number:

(650) 306-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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