Critical Thinking and Argumentation

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What is the topic of Week 1?

  • Critical Thinking Skills (1)
  • Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking
  • The Concept of Implication of Critical Thinking (correct)
  • Introduction to Logic

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 1?

  • 3 (correct)
  • 4
  • 5
  • 2

What is the title of the book by Bello, A.G.A.?

  • Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking
  • A Glossary for Critical Thinking
  • The Concept of Implication of Critical Thinking
  • Introduction to Logic (correct)

Who are the authors of the book 'Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking'?

<p>Anderson, J., Inusah, H., Ifeanyi, E., &amp; Okyere, E.A.K. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of Week 2?

<p>Critical Thinking Skills (1) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Anderson, J.?

<p>A Glossary for Critical Thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the activity for Week 1?

<p>GROUPING OF STUDENTS (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 2?

<p>3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of applying cognitive psychologists' prescribed solutions?

<p>To develop a critical thinking mindset (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key outcome of using logical principles to think clearly?

<p>Effective communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Bello, A.G.A. published in 2000?

<p>Introduction to Logic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Week 1 in the course outline?

<p>Introducing logic and critical thinking to respective areas of specialization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'A Glossary for Critical Thinking'?

<p>Anderson, J. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of presenting systematic, constructive, and convincing arguments?

<p>To demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the book 'Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking' published?

<p>2019 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of critical thinking in development?

<p>It helps in personal growth and development (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of listening critically?

<p>To evaluate information and arguments objectively (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the publication company mentioned in the text?

<p>litemedya Publications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book mentioned in the text published in 2004?

<p>Gyekye, K. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the week 5 presentation?

<p>How to Handle Definitions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the text?

<p>Critical Thinking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many authors are mentioned in the text for the book 'Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking'?

<p>3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the philosophical work mentioned?

<p>Philosophy and the African Experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the book 'A Glossary for Critical Thinking' published?

<p>2024 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of argument is examined in everyday examples?

<p>Inductive and Deductive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book 'A Glossary for Critical Thinking'?

<p>Anderson, J. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the publishing company mentioned in the text?

<p>Sankofa Publishing Co.Ltd (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is mentioned in the text?

<p>Interim Assessment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of discussion in Week 68?

<p>Argument Types (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the authors of the book 'Understanding and Deductive'?

<p>Inusah, H., Ifeanyi, E., &amp; Okyere, E. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book by Gyekye, K.?

<p>The Unexamined Life (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book published in 2000?

<p>Bello, A.G.A. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the publishing company associated with Gyekye, K.'s book?

<p>Sankofa Publishing Co. Ltd (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year was Anderson, J.'s book published?

<p>2024 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the book that deals with critical thinking?

<p>Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a title of a book?

<p>Interim Assessment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book titled 'A Glossary of Critical Thinking'?

<p>Anderson, J. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what city was Gyekye, K.'s book published?

<p>Accra (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Course Overview

  • The course focuses on cognitive psychology, logic, and critical thinking
  • Students will learn to identify problems, apply logical principles, and present convincing arguments

Topic 1: Concepts of Logic and Critical Thinking

  • Introduction to logic and critical thinking and its relevance to various fields
  • Topics covered: implication, concepts of critical thinking, and introduction to logic

Topic 2: Critical Thinking Skills

  • Students are introduced to critical thinking skills and domains of critical thinking
  • Topics covered: language functions, mind and language, and functions of language

Topic 3: Handling Definitions

  • Students learn how to handle definitions and how they shape our thinking about the world
  • Topics covered: approaches to definition, different approaches to definition, and understanding critical thinking

Topic 4: Argument Types

  • Introduction to types of arguments and identifying features of deductive and inductive arguments
  • Topics covered: everyday examples of arguments, examining and evaluating arguments, and identifying features of arguments

Assessments

  • Weekly activities and readings assigned
  • Interim assessment in Week 7

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