Critical Thinking G (12032.1)
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-campus |
UC College, Bruce, ACT |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Canberra Business School | Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Critique and communicate complex philosophical propositions;
2. Deconstruct and evaluate different viewpoints and reasoning;
3. Construct a sound argument using appropriate evidence and clear and effective language; and
4. Determine the role of argument in a range of philosophical traditions.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
4. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing - apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways
Skills development
This unit introduces students to different methods of critical thinking that promote clear thinking, improve analytic capabilities and foster problem-solving skills. A wide variety of material is studied to develop the ability to ask the right questions, think and argue logically, and present persuasive arguments with the expectation that students become critical thinkers throughout their university studies and later in life as professionals. Postgraduate students will be prepared for future study by developing skills in reasoning and argument.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
10352 Introduction to Critical Thinking G (UCC)Assumed knowledge
None.Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Dr Robert Berthon |
2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | Semester 2 | 28 July 2025 | On-campus | Dr Robert Berthon |
Required texts
Textbook:
Browne, M. N., & Keeley, S. M. (2017). Asking the right questions: A guide to critical thinking. (12th edition),Pearson Education Limited, England.
Bassham, G., Irwin, W., Nardone, H., Wallace, J.M. (2023). Critical Thinking – A Student's Introduction, (7th edition), McGraw-Hill, New York.
Useful readings to help you include:
Bowell, T., and G. Kemp (2015). Critical Thinking: A concise guide . (4th ed). London: Routledge.
Corradini, A. (2010). Emergence in Science and Philosophy . Hoboken: Taylor & Francis.
Stuhr, J. J. (2010). 100 Years of Pragmatism : William James's revolutionary philosophy. Bloomington:Indiana University Press.
Thompson, A. (1996). Critical Reasoning: A practical introduction (3rd Ed). London: Routledge.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Artificial Intelligence
Students are not permitted to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in assessments for this unit.
GenAI may only be used in authorised ways when completing assessments at UC. This means that GenAI can only be used for an assessment when:
- the Unit Convener has authorised GenAI use for that assessment
- the student uses GenAI in the way that the assessment instructions allow
- the student fully acknowledges their use of GenAI, with proper citations, references and a GenAI Acknowledgement Statement in line with the assessment instructions.
Where the assessment instructions do not specifically state that GenAI may be used and how, then its use is not permitted for that assessment. Students must still provide the required GenAI Acknowledgement Statement to indicate whether GenAI has or has not been used in the preparation of the assessment. If unsure, students should seek advice from the Unit Convener.
The GenAI for Students Library Guide provides further information, including how to reference GenAI.
Assessment items must be submitted to the assignment area in the UCLearn teaching site, relating to that piece of assessment. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item, to the right submission section.
Special assessment requirements
In addition to all other Assessment Requirements student must attempt all assessment items and obtain an overall score of 50% or more to pass this unit.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Scheduled hours per teaching period | Personal study hours | Total workload hours |
36 | 84 | 120 |
Participation requirements
Requirements to pass
To pass this unit you MUST
- achieve an aggregated mark of at least 50% or more
- attempt ALL assessment items in your option
Class attandance is strongly recommended. Attendance will be taken at all tutorial classes.
Required IT skills
Basic Microsoft Word, Powerpoint processing skills and ability to access the internet.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None