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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2023
College University-wide Liberal Arts Courses (Language Courses)
Course Code English
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus
Campus Niiza
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.2・N847
Credit 2
Course Number LNE2011
Language English
Class Registration Method
Grade (Year) Required 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
prerequisite regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges
course cancellation
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy
Notes 抽選登録科目 定員25名
言語自由科目アドバンスト・モジュール科目
Text Code FU803

【Course Objectives】

This course aims to improve skills related to critical thinking.
•Identify current issues
•Distinguish facts and opinions
•Define key terms/words
•Identify viewpoints relevant to a specific issue
•Deconstruct arguments into claims, reasons and supporting evidence
•Assess the logical relationship between elements of an argument
•Make sound decisions and judgements based on logic

【Course Contents】

Students will read articles related to a number of current issues. Major public opinions will be identified. Discussions and research in small groups will be conducted in order to share and build knowledge and identify facts about the issues. Students will complete argument diagrams so that logical and illogical arguments can be easily identified. Debates will enable students to evaluate numerous viewpoints related to issues and ultimately make judgements and decisions based on logic and evidence.

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