FOUND002-19B (HAM)

Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression

15 Points

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Convenor(s)

Dassia Watkins

Dassia Watkins
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dassia.watkins@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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Nga Ahuatanga

This paper introduces you to the skills of critical thought and expression fundamental to successful university study.

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Paper Structure

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Workload / Ngā mahi

This paper is taught through three lectures a week and one one hour workshop a week. It is assessed through Moodle exercises, 2 tests, and an essay of 1000 words. Further information about these requirements will be given as the semester unfolds.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Learning Outcomes

    Ngā putanga ako

    • Differentiate persuasive argument from other forms of communication;

    • Structure arguments into their component parts;

    • Identify different argument types such as arguments by causes, example, authority, and fallacies;

    • Restructure arguments so that implicit reasoning becomes explicit;

    • Assess deductive arguments in terms of validity;

    • Assess inductive arguments in terms of inductive force;

    • Produce written arguments, summaries, and analyses, in relation to contemporary social, cultural, and technological issues.

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Nga aromatawai

Students are entitled to submit written work such as essays in English or Maori. Should you wish to submit in Maori, please contact the course convenor, Dassia Watkins, so that translation and marking can be organised in a timely manner.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Moodle exercise 1
21 Jul 2019
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1
15 Aug 2019
12:00 AM
15
  • Other: In-class/via Moodle
3. Moodle exercise 2
25 Aug 2019
11:30 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Test 2
10 Oct 2019
2:00 PM
25
  • Other:
5. Research essay
13 Oct 2019
11:30 PM
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Attendance
10
  • Other: Collected via workshop roll call
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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There is no required readings book for this paper. You are referred to the readings lists on the Moodle page.
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Recommended Readings

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Anthony Weston. A rulebook for arguments.
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Online Support

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Moodle, panopto, Facebook, email
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Workload

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Workload will vary across the semester in accordance to the peaks and flows of assessments. You are advised to treat university like a full-time job and start assessment tasks well in-advance.
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Linkages to Other Papers

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The skills taught in this paper should be utilised and built upon in other papers in your bridging programme and when you study at degree level.
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Prerequisite(s)

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CUPR002

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