Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information below is subject to change,
in particular that concerning the teaching mode (presential, distance or in a comodal or hybrid format).
3 credits
30.0 h + 15.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
De Kesel Myriam; Plumat Jim; Rees Jean-François;
Language
French
Main themes
This course addresses the issue of critical thinking and its application in assessing the quality of information.
Aims
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| Decode the mechanisms at work behind our stereotypes |
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| Spot how content staging can manipulate us |
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| Determine the reliability of information and its source |
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| Assess and interpret the quality of a scientific approach |
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| Discuss the place and limits of science today | |
Content
The course consists of 7 modules.
- Module 1: Why should you develop your critical thinking skills?
- Module 2: Identifying your preconceptions
- Module 3: Decoding Speech
- Module 4: Assessing Source Quality
- Module 5: Understanding the scientific approach
- Module 6: Analyzing data, information
- Module 7: Being aware of the limits of science
Teaching methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
Teaching is based on an online course accessible on the EdX platform. Participants will follow the course online.
Evaluation methods
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the information in this section is particularly likely to change.
The evaluation will be carried out in a written exam that will cover all of what has been seen online.
Faculty or entity
SC
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Aims
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