-- S 05-- Inferences, Time

-- W 05-- Inferences, Time
Story A

Inference Riddles

Time Management

Web Links

TFY Chapter 4

GINA BERRIAULT

Learn more about the author of Stone Boy.
http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/litlinks/fiction/berriault.htm

IDRIES SHAH AND SUFISM

This site is available for learning more about the philosophy of Sufism and the foremost collector of Sufi teaching tales such as The Three Perceptives.
http://www.sufis.org/index.html

INFERENCES DEFINED

Here are some more definitions of inferences.

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/inferences

SHERLOCK HOLMES

Learn more about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his works.

http://www.sherlockian.net/

UNDERSTANDING INFERENCES

Here are some exercises to test your understanding of inferences.

http://datahavenproject.com/~laflemm/reso/inference.htm

CRCB C4 -- Reading Time

-- S 04 -- Facts, Memory

-- W 04 -- Facts, Memory
Facts Glossary

Web Links

Fact or Opinion

FACT OR FICTION?
Link -- PPt:  http://languagearts.pppst.com/fact-opinion.html

If you are interested in eRumors, study this site. What standards do they use for sorting out fact from fiction?

http://www.truthorfiction.com/

FACTS

List the different types of facts that you can find at this site.

http://www.refdesk.com/

FACTS ABOUT FOOD

Click on one of the 50 most popular fast food outlets. Select one featured product. Study the graphs that offer such facts as the ratio of carbohydrates to fats to proteins in this product.

http://nutritiondata.com/

QUICK FACTS

Write down one new facts you learned from the US Census Bureau about people, business, or geography in your state, county or city.

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/index.html

SOLOMON ASCH

Learn more about Solomon Asch.

http://www.psych.upenn.edu/sacsec/about/solomon.htm

MEMORY

Memory Vocabulary

Cognitive Information Processing Model

Memory Sites:

Games: http://www.lumosity.com/
Memory Aids in Various Contexts: http://www.mnemonic-device.eu/mnemonics/

-- S 03-- Language and Thought, Word Precision, Vocabulary

-- W 03-- Language and Thought, Word Precision, TFY C2, Vocabulary, CRCB C2 Vocabulary Skills

TFY C2 Glossary -- Word Precision

Frames of Language

New Words for the New Milleneum

Lexophiles Only

TFY C2 Links:
Web Links
Chapter 2
CONCEPT

Here Answers.com broadens our understanding of the word concept through dictionary and encyclopedia definitions as applied to philosophy and the sciences.

http://www.answers.com/word%20concepts

ETYMOLOGY

This site offers an etymologic quiz for guessing the origins of words. Can you get the right answers on the basis of logical reasoning?

http://www.etymologic.com/

FROM SENSES TO WORDS

Study the way Diane Ackerman uses language to explore "the mute sense" of smell in this excerpt taken from her book A Natural History of the Senses. Click on "Search inside this book" to read the excerpt.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0679735666/103-1851138-6468634?v=glance&n=283155

THEORIES ABOUT TRUTH

Compare your findings about definitions to this Wikipedia discussion that includes philosophical theories about the nature of truth.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Truth

TRUTH

At Humanityquest.com compare the definitions of truth given in a long list of dictionaries. You might also try the same for the word reality.

http://humanityquest.com/topic/Definitions/index.asp?theme1=truth

WHAT IS CRITICAL READING?

Here is supplementary information on critical reading provided by the University of Ohio.

http://www.csuohio.edu/writingcenter/critread.html

WORD CONNOTATION

At this site note how the word connotation is given numerous definitions. Studying and comparing each one can help us expand our understanding of the meaning of the term.

http://www.answers.com/topic/connotation

-- S 02-- Observation --- Reading

-- W 02-- Observation: TFY C1, Observation ;
CRCB C1, Reading





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PART I
BASICS OF CRITICAL THINKING

CHAPTER 1: OBSERVATION SKILLS

Observation Exercises:

What do you observe in this classroom?

Peer Interviews: Five Questions and Answers (One a lie)

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-- S 01 -- Introduction; Where Do You Stand?

-- W 01 -- Introduction


ARTS:

Awareness,
Reasoning,
Tactics,
System

Where Do You Stand?



Syllabus,

Texts


Standing assignments: Selected text exercises, Freemind chapter maps, personal reflections on text, class, individual content
Blogger blogging posting and emailing of assignments




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Syllabus

ENGLISH 75 CRITICAL THINKING

Prerequisite/Co-requisite Courses: None
Spring 2009 (3), Tuesdays, 9-11:45
Instructor: Dr. Sylvia Y. Schoemaker Rippel
Phone: 510.628.8036
Office Hours: T-Th 11:45-12:390 and by arrangement
E-mail: profs360@gmail.com
Blog: http://cthinkcenter.blogspot.com
Wiki: http://cthinkcenter.wetpaint.com

DESCRIPTION
ENG 75- CRITICAL THINKING
Critical thinking (E75) considers the cognitive skills and communicative strategies for defining, applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information. The course includes structural and operational approaches to task/mission analysis, decision-making, change forecasting, adaptation, and evaluation. Systems approach to analysis and solution of complex problems. Conceptual issues in problem definition, goal determination and measurement of effectiveness. (3 units)

OBJECTIVES
Students will develop their cognitive skills and enhance their communicative strategies for defining, applying, analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating information. The course will incorporate the following University learner and institutional goals:
University learner goals 1 -6, and specifically (3.2) To examine objectively various sides of issues; (3.3) To utilize the procedures involved in systematic problem solving; and in English:: To develop basic academic and professional skills(1); To develop the ability to communicate effective in English, oral and in writing, and to read with understanding (1.1) and institutional goals , especially 1,(1.1-1.4), 2.4

FORMAT
The course sessions will include presentation, discussion, and application modes.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Students are expected to attend class, complete assignments, and to participate in individual and group work in a productive manner, and to take personal responsibility for meeting the objectives of the course.

REQUIRED TEXTS:
Mayfield, M. (2007). Thinking for yourself. (7th Ed.). Boston: Thomson Wadsworth. ISBN: 1-4130-1772-X (TFY)
Daiek, D., & Anter, N.(2004) Critical reading for college and beyond. New York: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0072473762 (CRCB)

RECOMMENDED TEXT:
Harris, Robert. A. Creative Problem Solving. Los Angeles: Pyrczak Publishing, 2002. ISBN: 1-884585-43-4 (CPS)

COMPANION SITE FOR REQUIRED TEXTS

Thinking for Yourself Site

Critical Reading for College and Beyond Companion site:

ASSIGNMENTS

Topical Outline
Topics covered include observation skills, appropriate language skills and encoding strategies, differentiating among fact, inference, judgment, recognizing fallacies of reasoning and evaluation, understanding viewpoint, analyzing character, logic, and emotion in persuasion.

SCHEDULE

Wk	Date	Unit	TFY Text Reference	CRCB Text Reference
1	13-Jan	Introduction Where Do You Stand?
2	20-Jan	Observation	TFY C1, Observation	CRCB C13, Cognitive Domain
3	27-Jan	Language and Thought	TFY C2, Word Precision	CRCB C2, Vocabulary
4	3-Feb	Facts	TFY C3, Facts	CRCB C6, Details CRCB C5, Main Ideas
5	10-Feb	Inferences	TFY C4, Inferences	CRCB C7, Inference
6	17-Feb	Assumptions	TFY C5, Assumptions	CRCB C10, Marking
7	24-Feb	Opinions	TFY C6, Opinions	CRCB C9, PSR Strategies
8	3-Mar	Midterm
9	10-Mar	Evaluations	TFY C7, Evaluations	CRCB C14, Evaluation
	17-Mar	SPRING RECESS
10	24-Mar	Points of View	TFY C8, Viewpoints	CRCB C4, Time
11	31-Mar	Argument	TFY C9, Argument	CRCB C12, Arguments
12	7-Apr	Fallacies	TFY C10, Fallacies	CRCB C8, Texts
13	14-Apr	Induction	TFY C11, Inductive Reasoning	CRCB C1, Reading
14	21-Apr	Deduction	TFY C12, Deductive Reasoning	CRCB C11, Advanced Strategies
15	28-Apr	Review Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
16	5-May	Final

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA & METHOD OF EVALUATING STUDENTS
Students will demonstrate their level of achievement through appropriate and accurate application of critical thinking theory, including problem-solving, analysis, and decision-making criteria in approaching, solving,, text and classroom exercises , and work on real-world examples, individually and in groups.

Class Participation	15%
Quizzes	10%
Projects	15%
Term Paper	30%
Presentation	10%
Final Exam	20%
Total	100%

100-95	A
94-90	A-
89-87	B+
86-84	B-
83-80	C+
79-77	C+
76-74	C
73-70	C-
69-67	D+
66-64	D
63-60	D-
59 or <	F

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