Critical Thinking and Argumentation

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What is the topic of Week 1?

The Concept of Implication of Critical Thinking

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 1?

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

Introduction to Logic

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

Anderson, J., Inusah, H., Ifeanyi, E., & Okyere, E.A.K. Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of Week 2?

Critical Thinking Skills (1) Signup and view all the answers

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

A Glossary for Critical Thinking Signup and view all the answers

What is the activity for Week 1?

GROUPING OF STUDENTS Signup and view all the answers

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 2?

3 Signup and view all the answers

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

To develop a critical thinking mindset Signup and view all the answers

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

Effective communication Signup and view all the answers

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

Introduction to Logic Signup and view all the answers

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

Introducing logic and critical thinking to respective areas of specialization Signup and view all the answers

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

Anderson, J. Signup and view all the answers

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

To demonstrate a clear understanding of the topic Signup and view all the answers

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

2019 Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of critical thinking in development?

It helps in personal growth and development Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of listening critically?

To evaluate information and arguments objectively Signup and view all the answers

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

litemedya Publications Signup and view all the answers

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

Gyekye, K. Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the week 5 presentation?

How to Handle Definitions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the text?

Critical Thinking Signup and view all the answers

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

3 Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the philosophical work mentioned?

Philosophy and the African Experience Signup and view all the answers

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

2024 Signup and view all the answers

What type of argument is examined in everyday examples?

Inductive and Deductive Signup and view all the answers

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

Anderson, J. Signup and view all the answers

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

Sankofa Publishing Co.Ltd Signup and view all the answers

What type of assessment is mentioned in the text?

Interim Assessment Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of discussion in Week 68?

Argument Types Signup and view all the answers

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

Inusah, H., Ifeanyi, E., & Okyere, E. Signup and view all the answers

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

The Unexamined Life Signup and view all the answers

Who is the author of the book published in 2000?

Bello, A.G.A. Signup and view all the answers

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

Sankofa Publishing Co. Ltd Signup and view all the answers

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

2024 Signup and view all the answers

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

Understanding and Applying Critical Thinking Signup and view all the answers

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

Interim Assessment Signup and view all the answers

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

Anderson, J. Signup and view all the answers

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

Accra Signup and view all the answers

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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Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Questions and Answers

What is the topic of Week 1?

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 1?

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

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

What is the topic of Week 2?

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

What is the activity for Week 1?

How many credit hours are assigned to Week 2?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the significance of critical thinking in development?

What is the main objective of listening critically?

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

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

What is the topic of the week 5 presentation?

What is the main theme of the text?

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

What is the title of the philosophical work mentioned?

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

What type of argument is examined in everyday examples?

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

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

What type of assessment is mentioned in the text?

What is the topic of discussion in Week 68?

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

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

Who is the author of the book published in 2000?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Study Notes

Course Overview

Topic 1: Concepts of Logic and Critical Thinking

Topic 2: Critical Thinking Skills

Topic 3: Handling Definitions

Topic 4: Argument Types

Assessments

Studying That Suits You

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