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Critical Thinking and Reasoning Skills

CCC121 4 Credits Level 100

Course Overview

This is an introductory course in the methods and principles of good reasoning. Its main focus is on helping students to understand arguments, their nature, their use and their importance as well as detect defects in argumentation.

Course Aim

The aim of the course is to equip students with critical thinking and reasoning skills so as to develop intellectual dispositions essential for effective evaluation of truth claims as well as for making reasonable decisions.

Course Features

  • 4 credit hours
  • Level 100 course
  • Expert faculty instruction
  • Practical learning activities
  • Assessment and feedback

Course Information

Course Code: CCC121
Credits: 4
Level: 100

Learning Objectives

Understand fundamental concepts and principles related to the course subject matter

Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations and real-world problems

Develop critical thinking and analytical skills within the discipline

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment
40%
Final Examination
60%

Course Schedule

Duration:
Full Semester (16 weeks)