PHL 110 - Introduction to Critical Thinking

Institution:

Carl Sandburg College

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Description:

This course provides practice in critical thinking, including value assessment and moral reasoning. Passages used in the course include social issues drawn from multi-cultural backgrounds. Students learn to discern the structure of an argument, definitional and descriptive assumptions, value conflicts, and assumptions, and to question and discuss those intelligently. The course is useful for entry-level thinking skills and in performing well in courses in the social sciences, humanities, and other disciplines. Offered: Fall, Spring Applicable toward graduation at CSC where program structure permits: Degree or Certificate -AA, AS, AAS, AGE, All Certificates General Education - Not Applicable, Elective Only

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sandburg.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 344-2518

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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