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: 25.08.2023 - 25.08.2023
Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):
Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Joan Lofgren
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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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Teaching Language : English
Teaching Period : 2022-2023 Module 1
2023-2024 No teachingEnrollment :
The course is targeted only for the Mikkeli Campus students.