ISLS 302 - Critical Thinking and Creativity

This seminar developd the ability to critically and creatively evaluate complex issues and to increase ones sensitivity to the pervasive character of deceptive reasoning in our culture. The focus is on evaluating the reasoning of others, manufacturing consent, seeing the big picture, thinking out of the box, building and sustaining effective teams, recognizing and leveraging the talents of others, the use and misuse of statistics, and, in general, the limits to critical thinking set by our own beliefs and preconceptions. (Y)

Credits: 3