Critical Thinking
| Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32BE-P-CRTH-01 | ZK | 3 | 0P+2C | English |
- Vztahy:
- It is not possible to register for the course 32BE-P-CRTH-01 if the student is concurrently registered for or has already completed the course U04E0204 (mutually exclusive courses).
- During a review of study plans, the course U04E0204 can be substituted for the course 32BE-P-CRTH-01.
- Garant předmětu:
- Ondřej Galuška
- Lecturer:
- Ondřej Galuška
- Tutor:
- Ondřej Galuška
- Supervisor:
- Institute of Language Studies
- Synopsis:
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The primary objective of the course is to become familiar with the essentials of correct argumentation and to improve students' analytical and problem-solving skills. Through the discussion and practical use of advanced methods of argumentation, the course develops students' understanding of the essential principles involved in the practice of reasoned decision-making with the emphasis on their practical application in case studies discussing recent socioeconomic and political issues. The writing and language skills developed in this course might be used across the curriculum.
- Requirements:
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Active participation, presentation, final test
- Syllabus of lectures:
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1. Introduction to the problem of critical thinking, course routines and requirements
reading: CT 01 Critical Thinking Introduction
2. Basic concepts
reading: CT 02 - 03 Bowell Concepts
3. Deduction; Claims, Arguments
reading: CT 02 - 03 Bowell Concepts
4. Induction; Common Argument Types and their Structures;
reading: CT 04 Syllogisms Capaldi
5. Clarity, Vagueness, Ambiguity; Case study no. 2
reading: CT 05 Bowell Ambiguity Persuasiveness
6. Persuasiveness; Credibility
reading: CT 05 Bowell Ambiguity Persuasiveness
7. Rhetoric and Argumentation
reading: CT 06 Rhetoric
8. Media Theory, Hoaxes
reading: CT 07 McLuhan
9. Modern myths and Post-truth
reading: CT 08 Barthes
10. Logical fallacies
reading: CT 09 Bowell Rhetorical Ploys and Fallacies
11. Logical fallacies
reading: CT 10 Bowell Fallacies 2
12. Grandstanding: the abuse of moral talk
reading: CT 11
13. Final test (in-class test)
- Syllabus of tutorials:
- Study Objective:
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Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
• conceptualize, apply, analyse, synthesize, and evaluate information more effectively
• critically reflect though processes including their own
• present rational and logical arguments to support their decision-making process
• creatively solve task-based based problems using team-work and cooperation
- Study materials:
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Swatridge, C. Oxford Guide to Effective Argument and Critical Thinking. Oxford: OUP, 2014.ISBN 987-0-19-967172-4
Murray, R. M., Kujundzic, N. Critical Reflection: A Textbook for Critical Thinking. McGill-Queen's University Press; April 2005. ISBN: 0-7735-2879-2.
Bowell, T. Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide. London: Routledge, 2007. ISBN: 978-0-415-47182-4.
Fisher, A. Critical Thinking: An Introduction. Cambridge: CUP, 2011. ISBN: 978-1-107-40198-3.
- Note:
- Time-table for winter semester 2024/2025:
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06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri - Time-table for summer semester 2024/2025:
- Time-table is not available yet
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- B-EM-P prezenční studium od 20/21 (compulsory elective course)
- B-EM-P prezenční studium od 21/22 (compulsory elective course)
- B-EM-P prezenční studium od 22/23 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (profesní studijní program) - počínaje od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ101 Marketing) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ102 Personální management) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ103 Řízení firemních procesů) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ104 Účetnictví) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ105 Manažerská informatika) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)
- B0413P050061 Ekonomika a management (OZ106 Obchodní podnikání) od ZS 2023/2024 (compulsory elective course)