PHIL R111 Critical Thinking/Analytc Writ


 
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to critical thinking by emphasizing logical analysis and analytical writing. The course primarily examines inductive reasoning and its relation to deductive reasoning and other forms of persuasion. Topics include analysis of arguments, explanations, and informal fallacies that occur in the natural sciences, social sciences (including applied ethics), the humanities, (such as philosophy or art criticism), as well as everyday discourse. Critical thinking, writing and problem-solving skills to be developed include identifying and evaluating arguments; recognizing and correcting reasoning errors; constructing arguments based on sound methods of reasoning; assessing subjects from multiple theoretical points of view; composing original work of varying lengths, reflective of course elements. Prerequisites: ENGL R101. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU;UC.
Meets General Ed Areas:
Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking-English Composition, IGETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking-English Composition, VCCCD GE Area 1B: Oral Communication and Critical Thinking, VCCCD GE Area (Pre-Fall 25) D2: Comm/Analytical Thinking
Course Corequisites:
NONE
Prerequisites:
ENGL R101.
Field trips
may be required.

Section Information as of 14-OCT-2025 01:10:50 PM

Meeting Time and Location
6.00 HRS/WK ONLINE Oxnard Online Class 01/13/25 03/14/25
Seating Availability
Capacity Taken Available
27 27  
Waitlist Availability
Capacity Taken Available
0 0 0
Critical Dates for this Course
Term: Spring 2025
Last day to add class: 22-JAN-2025
Last day to drop with a refund: 16-JAN-2025
Last day to drop without a "W": 22-JAN-2025
Last day to drop with a "W": 28-FEB-2025
Census Date: 23-JAN-2025