I.  Introduction to Course Content and Focus

A. Focus on Critical Thinking and Scholarly Inquiry related to Controversial Issues

• Controversial = of or related to the expression of opposing views (Merriam-Webster). 

• Critical = exercising or involving careful judgment or judicious evaluation (Merriam-Webster)

• Scholarly =  of, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons (Merriam-Webster)

B. Discussion-based nature of the course

II. Intro to the Course

A.    Readings

B.     Assignments & Grading

C. Web Enhancement – Course web page/SacCT

D. Expectations

E. Structure of Class Sessions

III. Focus on Writing

A. Major focus on writing

 

 

 

B. Seeking out support for writing

 

 

 

C. APA style

 

 

 

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