WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Philosophy 102
Course Description and Outline |
PHIL 102: Critical Thinking & Reasoning
| Credits |
3 |
| Schedule of Classes |
Fall 2008
Schedule History
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| Academic Discipline |
Philosophy
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| Academic Division |
Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service |
| Prerequisites |
none |
| Transfer Information |
Courses with numbers 100 to 299: This course is designed to apply toward a WNC degree and/or transfer to other schools within the Nevada System of Higher Education, depending on the degree chosen and other courses completed. It may transfer to colleges and universities outside Nevada. For information about how this course can transfer and apply to your program of study, please contact a counselor. |
2008-2009 | I : Catalog Course Description |
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| Covers nonsymbolic introduction to logical thinking in everyday life, law, politics, science, advertising; common fallacies; and the uses of language, including techniques of persuasion. |
| II : Course Objectives |
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To bring the students of this course to new levels of understanding of:
- The usage of language as a precise tool of communication.
- The development of logical analysis of statements and arguments.
- The various forms of fallacies commonly used in everyday discourse. To bring the student to an understanding of logical and reasonable usages of language, and the capability of recognizing illogical discourse when confronted with it.
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| III : Course Linkage |
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| Linkage of course to educational program mission and at least one educational program outcome. |
Phil 102 satisfies the general education requirement for any degree or certificate and addresses the mission of and the following student learning outcomes of General Education.
Analysis:
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate critical thinking skills.
Use appropriate principles of reasoning and decision-making. |
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