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CORE11-001: Critical Thinking and Communication

Description

In this subject students will be introduced to critical thinking and clear expression. They will evaluate arguments, identify assumptions, judge patterns of inference, and recognise and apply various methods of reasoning. Students will learn how to clarify and visually represent their thinking to make better decisions, evaluate and use evidence, and communicate more effectively in their writing and speaking. Using these skills, students will structure and write an academic essay and deliver an oral presentation.

Subject details

Code: CORE11-001
Study areas:
  • Communication, Film, and Creative Media
  • Psychology, Criminology, and Social Sciences

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify issues and frame questions.
  2. Locate, evaluate and organise information.
  3. Identify, evaluate and create logical and clear arguments.
  4. Produce a clear and logical essay.
  5. Deliver a confident and competent presentation.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Restrictions: