MLI20A043 - Critical Thinking, Lectures, 22.11.2021-21.1.2022

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: 22.11.2021 - 21.01.2022

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren, Dale Fodness

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Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content

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    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

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FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information

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    Course Homepage: https://mycourses.aalto.fi/course/search.php?search=MLI20A043

    Registration for Courses: In the academic year 2021-2022, registration for courses will take place on Sisu (sisu.aalto.fi) instead of WebOodi.

    The course is only for the Mikkeli Campus students and the registration is done at the Mikkeli study office.

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