PHI 1103

Spring 2004

Instructor: David Hanson

CRITICAL THINKING (DISCUSSION GROUP)

section 002 - Th. 12 p.m., FAO 248

section 003 - Th. 11 a.m., FAO 248

section 004 - Th. 10 a.m., FAO 248

Tentative Schedule.

1/8 introduction

1/15 Chaffee, Thinking Critically, ch. 1

1/22 ch. 2

1/29 ch. 3

2/5 ch. 3

2/12 ch. 4

2/19 ch. 4

2/26 ch. 5

3/4 ch. 5

3/11 spring break - no class

3/18 ch. 9

3/25 ch. 10 - rough drafts due (optional)

4/1 ch. 10

4/8 ch. 11

4/15 ch. 11

4/22 final review

Grading.

attendance = 25%

participation = 25%

quizzes = 25%

assignments = 25%

extra credit = no more than 10% toward discussion section only

Office Hours.

Wed. 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

FAO 244

(813) 974-5870

dhanson@tampabay.rr.com

Objective.

These 50 minute session are intended to facilitate the lectures and assignments provided by Mr. Silver. Textbook assignments are complementary to the primary texts, and both concern skills in critical thinking. College level reading and writing are emphasized. This includes reading comprehension, note-taking, formal writing, formal and informal arguments, and many disciplines in philosophy. Critical thinking is the work and not merely the goal of this course.

Requirements and Procedures.

- readings for the lecture and discussion sections are to be completed before each class meeting

- attendance is mandatory

- class participation is expected

- quizzes on material from both sections of the course will be unannounced

- there will be no make-up quizzes

- assignments must be completed and submitted by the date announced

- all late work will be penalized one full letter grade per day

- absences due to religious observances must be arranged by the second class meeting

- students may record meetings, but the sale of any recording is prohibited

- ACADEMIC DISHONESTY WILL NOT BE TOLERATED