This subject supports students to extend their critical and analytical thinking skills ahead of postgraduate studies. Students will be introduced to critical thinking methods that are applied to Western scholarship by critically engaging with, and evaluating, the arguments of others. Students are encouraged to not only challenge the views of … For more content click the Read more button below.
This subject supports students to extend their critical and analytical thinking skills ahead of postgraduate studies. Students will be introduced to critical thinking methods that are applied to Western scholarship by critically engaging with, and evaluating, the arguments of others. Students are encouraged to not only challenge the views of others, but also communicate their own position based on reasoning and effectively formulating an argument.
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School
Office of the Provost
Subject coordinator
Emmaline Bexley
Subject type
Postgraduate
Year level
Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
AQF level
Level 8 - Graduate Diploma
Available as elective
No
Available to study abroad / exchange students
No
Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
No
Academic progress review - Schedule A subject
No
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Career ready
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Critically compare different viewpoints by using critical reading and note-taking strategies.
2.
Analyse and formulate questions for academic inquiry.
3.
Analyse a question, form an opinion and develop an academic argument in response.
4.
Identify, source, critically analyse, organise and reference research materials to support an opinion.
Requisite rules
Must be admitted into one of the following courses: PN001BB, PN001SY
