FOUND002-21C (HAM)

Foundations of Critical Thought

15 Points

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Dassia Watkins

Dassia Watkins
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dassia.watkins@waikato.ac.nz

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This paper introduces you to the skills of critical thought and expression fundamental to successful study at university. Your study requirements in this paper are as follows:
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Workload / Ngā mahi

In this paper, you should anticipate three hours of in-class lectures each week, with one additional hour of tutorial time for practical exercises. You will also be required to spend time working independently on assessments.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Nga putanga ako/ Learning outcomes
    • Differentiate persuasive argument from other forms of communication
    • Structure arguments into their components
    • Identify different argument types such as arguments by authority, example, causes and fallacies
    • Restructure arguments so that implicit reasoning becomes explicit
    • Assess deductive logic in terms of validity
    • Assess inductive logic in terms of inductive force
    • Produce written arguments, summaries and analysis, in relation to contemporary social and cultural issues
    Linked to the following assessments:
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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. Cultures close reading activity
12 Dec 2021
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Test 1
5 Jan 2022
11:30 PM
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Intercultural communication activity
30 Jan 2022
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Cultural concepts of wellbeing activity
6 Feb 2022
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Colonisation, cultures, and education activity
15 Feb 2022
11:30 PM
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Test 2 and Test 2 Text Analysis
20 Feb 2022
11:30 PM
25
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7. Attendance and class activities
20
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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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Recommended Readings

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Weston, A. (1992) A rulebook for arguments. Indiana: Hackett Publishing Company.

As this is a skills-based paper, you are expected to learn critical thinking skills and utilise them in argument and textual analysis. You will also have the opportunity to apply them to current events and topic themes such as intercultural communication, cultural concepts of wellbeing, and colonisation.

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Moodle:

Moodle is the online space for students to connect with each other as well as with teaching staff outside of the face-to-face classes. Students will use the site to ask teachers questions, participate in online discussions, and complete selected learning activities. You can also find assessment instructions, submit your completed assessments, access feedback, and keep track of your grades there.

To access Moodle, sign into your university login and click on the “Moodle” link. Moodle will be your main source of information for the course.

Panopto:

Lectures will be recorded and the links to these recordings will be available on the Moodle page for this paper. The aim of recording classes is to aid in the further study and understanding of content, and to provide a revision tool. Class recordings do not replace attendance as there will be some information and materials dispersed in class which may not be accessible through Panopto viewings.


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  • Writing Feedback: upload your work to get help with academic writing and literacy (such as structure, grammar and referencing). Available 24/7, you will receive your feedback in less than 24 hours.

  • Connect Live: chat with a subject specialist to get help with academic writing and literacy, study skills, maths, economics, accounting or statistics. Available 5.00pm – 2.00am Sunday to Friday.


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Workload

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This is a 15-point paper. This means you are expected to dedicate 150 learning hours in total to this paper (10 hours per point). Learning hours are a combination of direct contact hours with teachers and classmates, and self-directed hours spent studying, doing assignments and preparing for tests.

Contact HoursSelf-directed HoursTotal Hours

48

102

150

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Restricted papers: CUPR002

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