Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

This course focuses on the development of thinking and problem-solving skills by analyzing controversial public issues, media attempts at persuasion, and everyday problems. These skills include recognizing personal and cultural differences in perceptions and beliefs; understanding and using deductive and inductive logic and creative thinking; and recognizing logical fallacies and emotional appeals. Students will demonstrate cause and effect reasoning; construct well-reasoned and effective arguments for various audiences; develop reflective thinking; and employ problem-solving strategies.