Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning outcomes for this course, upon successful completion, include the ability to: 1) analyze an argument in terms of its structure and strengths/weaknesses (including sufficiency of evidence), 2) construct a good argument, 3) evaluate decisions using arguments both for and against each alternative, and 4) reflect on one s own thinking practices and the thinking practices of others.
Credits: 2
Schedule: 23.11.2020 - 22.01.2021
Teacher in charge (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022): Joan Lofgren
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Dale Fodness
Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):
CEFR level (applies in this implementation):
Language of instruction and studies (valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022):
Teaching language: English
Languages of study attainment: English
CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD
Content
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
This short introductory course is designed to help students to develop the critical thinking skills that are essential for the study and practice of business. The aim is to strengthen the student s ability to identify critical questions when exploring a new business issue and to develop reasoned arguments for texts and oral presentations. Critical thinking will also be linked to research tasks, eg searching and reviewing academic and other literature. This course is delivered online and includes both assignments that students complete on their own schedule and assignments that require students to interact online at a specific time.
DETAILS
Prerequisites
Valid 01.08.2020-31.07.2022:
none
- Teacher: Fodness Dale