Apr 18, 2024  
2013-2014 
    
2013-2014 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOWK 220 - Critical Thinking

Credits: 2
In this course, students develop the ability to think clearly and critically. Practice includes developing writing skills that enable students to clearly present claims to support their conclusions and avoid reinforcing biases. Content will challenge students to think abstractly by examining the construction of social work theory and applying theory in practice. Topics include the relationship between critical thinking and clear writing, credibility of sources, rhetorical devices, fallacies, unclear or misleading language, the characteristics of various types of arguments and critical analysis.

Grade Mode: Normal (A-F,I,W)
College Code: CAS


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