About this course: In this course, you will learn how to develop your Critical Thinking Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Use critical thinking and argumentation in university contexts to improve academic results 2. Understand the importance and function of critical thinking in academic culture 3. Use a variety of thinking tools to improve critical thinking 4. Identify types of argument, and bias within arguments, in order to better evaluate the strength of arguments 5. Use evidence to support claims in arguments 6. Apply critical thinking and argumentation to real world problems and issues
Who is this class for: This course is a high-level academic skills course designed to increase your level of academic preparedness prior to commencement of your studies in an English-medium university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture.
Created by: The University of Sydney
Taught by: Katherine Olston, Deputy Director (Digital Learning)
University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching
Taught by: Luke Alexander, Academic Literacy Instructor and MOOC Learning Instructor
Centre for English Teaching
| Basic Info |
Course 3 of 5 in the
Academic Skills for University Success Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 6 weeks of study, 2-4 hours/week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introduction to Critical Thinking in Academic Culture
7 videos, 7 readings, 4 readings
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 1
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 1
WEEK 2
Critical Thinking in Academic Contexts
7 videos, 4 readings, 4 readings
Graded: 2.5 Summative Quiz - Module 2
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 2
WEEK 3
Logic & Reasoning
6 videos, 4 readings, 4 readings
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 3
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 3
WEEK 4
Argumentation
10 videos, 4 readings, 4 readings
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 4
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 4
WEEK 5
Demonstrating Critical Thinking
6 videos, 4 readings, 4 readings
Graded: Summative Quiz - Module 5
Graded: Discussion Board Self Assessment - Module 5
WEEK 6
Summative Assignment
4 readings
Graded: Critically evaluating arguments
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