AS Level in Critical Thinking

Course Synopsis :

Oxford College ODL offer this AS Level course in Critical Thinking. On completion of your two part course you will :

Gain the ability to clarify your ideas and expressions, and to communicate them effectively

Identify and analyse reasoning of different kinds, and recognise and evaluate assumptions

Learn how to produce cohesive and persuasive views of your own through careful analysis

Develop these important skills by participating in many informative and entertaining activities

This course examines the way that we provide reasons for our actions and beliefs, and how we analyse and evaluate methods of reasoning. It explores techniques that can be developed with practice, and will provide you with skills that are essential for continuing into higher education.

Course Content :

Unit 1: How arguments work
Arguments and conclusions
Reasons and implications
Marking up passages and argument structure
Assumptions and principles
Parallel reasoning and flaws in arguments

Unit 2: Constructing an argument
Sources and uses of evidence
Explanations
Problems of language
What happened? An incident examined
Developing an argument

Unit 3: Evaluating arguments
Styles of argument
Don't be fooled - interpreting data
Further evaluation skills
Writing a critical evaluation

Unit 4: Putting it all together
Revising and developing skills

Entry Requirements :
Basic English reading and writing skills, as full tutor support is given.

Study Hours :
Variable by student commitment

Qualification :
AS Level in Critical Thinking (OCR).

What's Included :
Postage and packing, unlimited full tutor support. Students are required to arrange and pay for examinations. Details of examination dates and examination enrolment deadlines are included in the 'Student Welcome Pack' which also comes with course materials.

Additional Information:

Course Fee :
£195.00