Foundations of Critical Thought - FOUND002 (2024)

This paper introduces students to ways of analysing information people encounter in their everyday lives and in university papers. We begin by explaining what critical thinking is and looking at components of persuasive arguments. Then, we explore various forms of faulty argument and introduce formal logic. Skills developed are then applied to a range of topics, including intercultural communication, how different cultures consider wellbeing, and the Aotearoa (New Zealand) context.

Paper Information

Points: 15.0
Internal assessment / examination: 100:0
Restriction(s): CUPR002

Trimesters and Locations

Occurrence Code When taught Where taught
24A (HAM)A Trimester : 26 Feb 2024 - 23 Jun 2024 Hamilton
24B (HAM)B Trimester : 8 Jul 2024 - 3 Nov 2024 Hamilton
24C (HAM)C Trimester : 11 Nov 2024 - 16 Feb 2025 Hamilton

Timetabled Lectures for Foundations of Critical Thought (FOUND002)

DayStartEndRoomDates
FOUND002-24A (HAM)
Mon1:00 PM2:00 PML.G.03Feb 26 - Jun 2
Tue2:00 PM3:00 PML.G.01Feb 26 - Jun 2
Thu12:00 PM1:00 PML.G.02Feb 26 - Jun 2
FOUND002-24B (HAM)
Mon1:00 PM2:00 PML.G.02Jul 8 - Oct 13
Tue2:00 PM3:00 PML.G.02Jul 8 - Oct 13
Thu12:00 PM1:00 PML.G.01Jul 8 - Oct 13
FOUND002-24C (HAM)
Mon1:00 PM2:00 PMJ.1.10Nov 11 - Dec 22
Tue2:00 PM3:00 PMI.1.01Nov 11 - Dec 22
Thu12:00 PM1:00 PMI.1.01Nov 11 - Dec 22

NB:There may be other timetabled events for this paper such as tutorials or workshops.
Visit the online timetable for FOUND002 for more details


Indicative Fees for Foundations of Critical Thought (FOUND002)

Occurrence Domestic International
 Tuition Resource 
24A (HAM) $847 $3185
24B (HAM) $847 $3185
24C (HAM) $847 $3185
You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees.
Tuition fees shown below are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Paper Outlines

The following 2023 paper outlines are available for FOUND002. Please contact the Faculty or School office for details on 2024 outlines.

Additional Information

Available Subjects:  College Programmes

Other available years: Foundations of Critical Thought - FOUND002 (2023) , Foundations of Critical Thought - FOUND002 (2022) , Foundations of Critical Thought - FOUND002 (2021) , Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression - FOUND002 (2020) , Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression - FOUND002 (2019) , Introduction to Critical Thought and Expression - FOUND002 (2018)

Paper details current as of : 7 December 2023 9:06am
Indicative fees current as of : 9 December 2023 4:32am

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