updated 12/9/2003

Phil 1105.003Critical Thinking (W)

Fall 2003

TR 3:30

Michael Eldridge  Garinger 209
704/687-3318

mleldrid@email.uncc.edu
Office Hours: M 2-3; TR 2:00-3:20

 (and by appointment)

Course Materials consist primarily of various readings and a glossary, which are available on the instructor's website: http://www.uncc.edu/mleldrid  

Course Description: Various concepts and techniques are taught in order that students may employ them in evaluating a variety of materials. Students will be expected initially to produce a portfolio of some of these critical thinking tools, then, following an exam, they will employ these tools in evaluating an issue for exam 2, writing a paper and taking a final exam.

Schedule

Attendance and Participation Policy

Attendance is expected. Irregular attendance will negatively impact the student's participation grade. Students who make a contribution to the class will be rewarded. Contributions include providing examples of the concepts, techniques and fallacies studied in the class, asking and answering questions in class, participating in class discussions and group projects, including study groups. Students may present--in writing--evidence of their participation at the end of the course (but prior to the exam period).

NOTE

The instructor reserves the right to modify the course and its requirements as conditions warrant. Students will be notified of changes either in class or online or preferably in both ways.

Academic Integrity

Students have the responsibility to know and observe the requirements of "The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic Integrity" (UNC Charlotte Catalog 2001-3, p. 275). The most recent edition of the Code is available in the Office of the Dean of Students.

Disability Accommodation

Students with documented disabilities requiring accommodation in this course should contact Disability Services in Fretwell 230.

Goal Statement

This section is writing intensive and meets some of the requirements of Goal I: Communication. UNC Charlotte graduates should be able to:

·         Effectively send and receive in English written and oral messages in different situations for a variety of audiences, purposes and subjects.

·         Communicate effecively in a symbolic system of language (other than English) having written, oral or visual components.

 Philosophy Majors and Others Interested in Philosophy

Students majoring in Philosophy or considering a major in Philosophy are encouraged to retain a copy of their research paper and exams for possible inclusion in the Portfolio required of majors. This information is available on the web at Philosophy Program, and copies are available in the Department of Philosophy (103 Winningham).

Students are invited to participate via email in an electronic philosophy discussion list for students. To join Phil-D, send your email address to mjcroy@email.uncc.edu and request to be added.

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