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ISLA IPGT 26069

Critical Thinking and Argumentation

Administrative Management of Human Resources
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The Critical Thinking course, part of the Higher Professional Technical Course in Human Resources Administrative Management, aims to develop skills in analyzing, interpreting, and rigorously evaluating information, promoting critical reflection and reasoned argumentation. Its scope of intervention includes identifying fallacies, analyzing reasoning, and constructing solid arguments—essential skills for informed decision-making in academic, professional, and social contexts. Due to its cross-curricular nature, this course strengthens students' adaptability, autonomy, and responsibility, adding value to their technical training in this field.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    1. Introduction to Critical Thinking: truth, validity, knowledge, reason, argument. 2. Concept and construction of Logic. 3. Deductive arguments. 4. Inductive arguments. 5. Arguments from analogy. 6. Causal arguments. 7. Fallacies. 8. Rhetorical devices. 9. Norms and obstacles to critical thinking.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    Knowledge: Acquire fundamental concepts related to critical thinking, namely, truth, validity, knowledge, reason, and argument; understand reasoning structures and identify logical fallacies. Skills: Develop the ability to analyze, evaluate, and reconstruct arguments; reflect in a structured, comprehensive, and in-depth manner; consider ideas and concepts critically and with reason. Abilities: Adopt an active and engaged observer; communicate clearly, authentically, and consistently; express and defend one's own points of view; listen to and interpret different perspectives, fostering a deep understanding of the concepts under discussion
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Brooke Noel Moore, Richard Parker (2009). Critical Thinking. New York: McGraw-Hill. Mark Storey (2013). Critical Thinking. GNU Free Documentation License. Michael Bruce, Steven Barbone (eds.) (2011). Just the arguments: 100 of the most important arguments i n W e s t e r n . M a l d e n : B l a c k w e l l . Tracy Bowell, Gary Kemp (2002). Critical Thinking. London, New York: Routledge. Warburton, Nigel (2007). Thinking From A To Z. London: Routledge  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    They are based on active strategies, such as debates, case studies, and critical text analysis, complemented by practical exercises to identify fallacies and reconstruct arguments. The use of digital tools and collaborative work promotes independent learning, clear communication, and the development of critical thinking.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    3
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não