LU-310 Critical Thinking and Information Literacy

In this course, students study the strategies and methods of critical thinking.  Course topics include:  reading critically, reflecting on values and assumptions, assessing and constructing arguments, and evaluating print, visual, and online sources.  Students will write a well-argued and documented position paper on a controversial issue.  Professional Studies Majors will add at least one module to their e-portfolio in this course.  Prerequisite:  LU 105; LU 301. Students must have completed College Writing I and College Writing II or their equivalent.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

LU 105: LU 301: LN 111: LN 112