CRITICAL THINKING & DISCUSSION*
共通 - 言語教育研究センター
LENG1320
コース情報
担当教員: WALKER Michael
単位数: 2
年度: 2024
学期: 春学期
曜限: 火4, 金4
形式: 対面授業
レベル: 300
アクティブラーニング: あり
他学部履修: 不可
評価方法
その他
・50% Demonstrate development of academic discussion skills and critical thinking skills in discussions ・25% Demonstrate development of critical thinking skills in writing homework (and/or) in-class activities/tasks ・25% Class participation (attendance, level of engagement in class, handing work in on time)
詳細情報
概要
In this course, students will develop the critical thinking skills they need to perform well academically as undergraduates and beyond. They will learn key terms and concepts in critical thinking and practice applying those by closely examining a variety of texts on which they will write short summaries or reactions. Through this process, students will also reflect on their own thinking processes and skills. Most in-class work will be based around discussions of the various texts and topics, with input and guidance from the teacher on academic discussion skills. Students will also learn how to demonstrate their critical thinking skills in these discussions.
目標
The objectives of this course are to use the core skills below to develop students’ thinking and to discuss effectively in academic discussions. 1.identify arguments and theories 2.identify assumptions in sources and in my own and my classmates thinking. 3.evaluate credibility of arguments and theories 4.critically reflect on my own thinking skills 5.produce arguments based on sound reasoning 6.apply the above thinking skills in discussions and writing 7.develop ability to participate effectively and confidently in academic discussions (Cottrell, 2017, Fisher, 2011, Chaffee, 2019)
授業外の学習
Based on the content of the syllabus and textbook materials, students will be asked to preview/review the lessons. Homework in connection to the lessons will be given every week. Reviewing each lesson and making notes is essential and should take at least 30mins. Preparing for the next class by reading any assigned text work should take between 30-60 minutes. Finally, you will have to conduct research to prepare for discussion tasks which will also take between 30-60 minutes.
所要時間: 45 minutes
スケジュール
- ・Getting to know you ・Overview of the course
- ・Introduction to critical thinking
- ・Identifying arguments and theories
- ・Key skills in managing a discussion
- ・Identifying assumptions in sources and in my own and my classmates thinking
- ・Active listening and asking critical questions in a discussion
- ・Evaluating the credibility of arguments and theories
- ・Reflecting critically on your own experiences and relating anecdotes
- ・Critically reflecting on your own thinking skills
- ・Producing arguments based on sound reasoning
- ・Incorporating other perspectives. Being balanced and nuanced
- ・Dealing with problems in a discussion
- ・Checking, clarifying and summarising in a discussion
- ・Presenting and explaining ideas
- ・Further critical thinking/discussion skills and tasks as determined by the teacher
- ・Further critical thinking/discussion skills and tasks as determined by the teacher
- ・Further critical thinking/discussion skills and tasks as determined by the teacher
- ・Writing short reaction papers
- ・Further practice of the above
- ・Further practice of the above
- ・Critical reading
- ・Further practice of the above
- ・Further practice of the above
- ・Final student led discussions
- ・Final student led discussions
- ・Final student led discussions
- ・Final student led discussions
- ・Final reflection and feedback
教科書
Choose from one of the following textbooks or go without a textbook: 1. Chaffee, J. (2019). Thinking critically. Boston: Cengage Learning. ISBN-13 : 978-1285430119 2. Cottrell, S. (2017). Critical thinking skills: Effective analysis, argument and reflection. London: Macmillan International Higher Education. ISBN-13 : 978-1137550507 3. Fisher, A. (2011). Critical thinking: An introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press ISBN-13 : 978-1107401983
参考書
Not applicable. Please refer to in-class syllabus.