1. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Objectives: ► To introduce the students to the proper meaning and use of critical thinking ► To help the students appreciate the value of critical thinking not only in their academic tasks, but moreso, in their personal and professional lives ► To challenge the students to adopt the habit of critical thinking

2. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Classroom Protocols: ► Punctuality in classroom attendance and turning in of requirements. ► Active classroom participation. ► Proper classroom decorum. ► Compliance with the Student Handbook. ► Read.

3. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Course Requirements: ► Seatwork ► Mini-paper ► Oral exam ► Quiz ► Major exam

4. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Grading System: ► Prelim: Class Standing (60%) + Major Exam (40%) ► Final: Class Standing (60%) + Major Exam (40%) Grades will initially be qualitative. The numerical equivalent will be given at the final grading period.

5. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Alphabet Grades: ► F: The essence of F-level work is that the student demonstrated a pattern of uncritical thinking and/or failed to do the required work of the course. ► D: The essence of D-level work is that it demonstrates only a minimal level of understanding and skill in critical thinking. ► C: The essence of C-level work is that it demonstrates more than a minimal level of skill but it is also highly inconsistent, with as many weaknesses as strengths. ► B: The essence of B-level work is that it demonstrates more strengths than weaknesses and is more consistent in high level performance than C-level work. ► A: Excellence overall, no major weaknesses.

6. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Course Outline: ► Orientation ► Introduction to Critical Thinking ► Pioneers of Critical Thinking: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle ► St. Thomas Aquinas and Critical Thinking ► Critical Thinking: Concepts and Tools ► The Human Mind ► Fallacies Preliminary Exam Preliminary Exam

7. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 Course Outline ► Asking Essential Questions ► Socratic Questioning ► Critical Thinking Applied: a) Critical and Creative Thinking ► Critical Thinking Applied: b) Critical Thinking and Other Disciplines ► Critical Thinking Applied: c) Critical Thinking and Mass Media ► Critical Thinking Applied: d) Critical Thinking and Ethical Reasoning ► Final Exam

8. LOGIC / CRITICAL THINKING 1 ST Sem, AY 2010 - 2011 REFERENCES: ► Bachuber, Andrew H. Introduction to Logic. Appleton-Century Crofts, Inc., 1957. ► Moore, Brooke Noel and Richard Parker. Critical Thinking. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2005. ► Paul, Dr. Richard and Dr. Linda Elder. Critical and Creative Thinking. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. Critical Thinking Competency Standards. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. Guide To Critical Thinking. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005.. ► _______________________________. How To Detect Media Bias and Propaganda. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. How To Study and Learn A Discipline. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. The Art of Socratic Questioning. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. The Thinker’s Guide To Fallacies. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005. ► _______________________________. Understanding The Foundations of Ethical Reasoning. Dillon Beach, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking, 2005.