PHIL 105 - Critical Thinking and Discourse

3 units
3 hours lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL 1A with a minimum grade of C
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU, UC

This course focuses on the study and development of critical reasoning and effective argumentation. Emphasis is placed on the application of critical thinking skills to the production of clear, well-argued position and advocacy papers and to the linguistic and logical analysis of the writings of others. Students’ papers and other writings will total a minimum of 6,000-8,000 words.

(formerly Philosophy 5)