Strengthen the English skills you use to examine information closely and respond with clear reasoning. You begin by distinguishing facts from opinions, identifying purpose, and recognizing bias in discussions of technology and customs. You then move into environmental topics to analyze claims, evidence, and source reliability, before advancing to psychology and sociology, where you evaluate speakers and compare authors' arguments to form well-supported critiques and summaries.
What you'll learn
differentiate between facts and opinions
identify biases in discussions
analyze claims in environmental topics
evaluate source reliability
critique and summarize arguments from various authors
Course objectives
strengthen your ability to analyze information critically
improve your reasoning and communication skills
develop skills to evaluate discussions around technology and customs