ISLA IPGT 26717

Critical Thinking

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The course unit “Critical Thinking” aims to develop skills that enable students to reflect, engage in dialogue, and debate critically. It focuses on connecting theoretical concepts to contemporary issues, especially those involving audio and video products. Students will develop the ability to recognize different types of arguments, identify relevant information, and distinguish facts from opinions. They will learn to communicate consistently, express their own viewpoints, and remain open to listening to differing perspectives. This course is essential to meeting the challenges of contemporary society and the modern job market. It also brings together key elements that will support students in their future studies.  
• ProgramaProgramme

  Module 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking Fundamental concepts: arguments and fallacies Information, facts, and opinions Module 2: Ethical Dilemmas and Contemporary Issues Ethical dilemmas Critical analysis of Artificial Intelligence Stereotypes  
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Develop the ability to identify relevant information, distinguishing facts from opinions; Recognize and use concepts such as statements, arguments, and fallacies; Relate the concepts studied to contemporary problems and events; Understand and identify ethical dilemmas; ¿Communicate clearly and cohesively in oral expression. Establish constructive and respectful dialogue.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Moore, B. N., Parker, R., & Rosenstand, N. (2021). Critical thinking. McGraw Hill. Bowell, T. & Kemp, G. (2002). Critical Thinking. Routledge.  
• MetodologiaMethodology

  To make the teaching and learning process dynamic and engaging, the course unit “Critical Thinking” employs a range of techniques and strategies linked to innovative teaching methods. Active student participation is fostered through interactive challenges, games, collaborative construction of practical examples, and the use of digital resources.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  3
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Tendo em conta os módulos propostos, as metodologias inovadoras de ensino utilizadas e as diferentes atividades propostas, a UC "Pensamento Crítico" permitirá aos estudantes adquirir conhecimentos fundamentais para o seu desenvolvimento profissional.
  A avaliação proposta busca analisar habilidades analíticas e reflexivas no âmbito do Pensamento Crítico por meio da escrita e da apresentação oral de trabalho. 
  Apresentação oral de trabalho - 50%
  Teste - 50%