RD 120 - Critical Thinking & Reading

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Explores the structure of critical thinking and how to evaluate thinking, including that of other perspectives, and using a systematic and disciplined approach. Examines critical concepts, questions, and ideas that lead to further development of critical and ethical reasoning skills and abilities. Develops an appreciation for curiosity, imagination, objectivity, sensitivity, and intellectual honesty as characteristics of successful thinkers. Applies critical and creative thinking skills to consideration of issues of Difference, Power and Responsibility (DPR) within American society.

Prerequisite: Placement into RD 120 and WR 115; or completion of RD 115 and WR 090, each with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.