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Module Outline for CRT3201bCritical Thinking

(LUCT MATERIALS)

MODULE DETAILS : CRITICAL THINKING

Department : Faculty of Business

Semester : 2

Credits : 3

Status : CORE

Contact Hours per Week : 3 hrs lecture

No. of weeks (Contact) : 15 Weeks

Teaching Pattern : Lectures & Tutorials

Pre-requisite : None

Unit Controller / Examiner : Dr. Azaharaini Hj. Mohd. Jamil

Contact Number : +673 8615997

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Signature         :           Date    Signature         :           Date 

This document comprises the following:

Essential Information

Specific Module Information

Module Rules & Regulations

Grades

Plagiarism

Module Introduction

Module Aims & Objectives

Learning Outcome

Specific Generic Learning Skills

Syllabus + Lecture Outline

References

Assignment Schedule

Assessment Criteria

Specific Criteria

Other documents as follows will be issued to you on an ongoing basis throughout the semester:

Handouts for Assignments

Submission Requirements + Guidelines

1.0    ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

  All modules other than electives are 'significant modules' 

   As an indicator of workload one credit carries and additional 2 hours of self study per week. For example, a module worth 3 credits require that the student spends an additional 6 hours per week, either reading, completing the assignment or doing self directed research for that module.

   Submission of ALL assignment work is compulsory in this module.  A student cannot pass this module without having to submit ALL assignment work by the due date or an approved extension of that date.

   All assignments are to be handed on time on the due date. Students will be penalised 10 percent for the first day and 5 percent per day thereafter for late submission (a weekend or a public holiday counts as one day).  Late submission, after the date Board of Studies meeting will not be accepted.

   Due dates, compulsory assignment requirements and submission requirements may only be altered with the consent of the majority of students enrolled in this module at the beginning/early in the program.

   Extensions of time for submission of assignment work may be granted if the application for extension is accompanied by a medical certificate.  

   Overseas travel is not an acceptable reason for seeking a change in the examination schedule.

   Only the Head of School can grant approval for extension of submission beyond the assignment deadline.  

   Re-submission of work can only receive a 50% maximum pass rate.

   Supplementary exams can only be granted if the level of work is satisfactory AND the semester work has been completed.

   Harvard referencing and plagiarism policy will apply on all written assignments.

2.0    SPECIFIC MODULE INFORMATION

Attendance rate of 80% is mandatory for passing module.

All grades are subject to attendance and participation.

Absenteeism at any scheduled presentations will result in zero mark for that presentation.

Visual presentation work in drawn and model form must be the original work of the student.

The attached semester program is subject to change at short notice.

3.0    MODULE RULES AND REGULATIONS:

Assessment procedure:

   These rules and regulations are to be read in conjunction with the UNIT AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

   All assignments/projects must be completed and presented for marking by the due date.

   Marks will be deducted for late work and invalid reasons.

   All assignments must be delivered by the student in person to the lecturer concerned. No other lecturer is allowed to accept students’ assignments.

   All tests/examinations are compulsory. 

   Students must sit the test/examination on the notified date. 

   Students are expected to familiarise themselves with the test/examination timetable.

   Students who miss a test/examination will not be allowed to pass.

   Any scheduling of tutorials, both during or after lecture hours, is TOTALLY the responsibility of each student. Appointments are to be proposed, arranged, confirmed, and kept, by each student. Failure to do so in a professional manner may result in penalty of grades. Tutorials WITHOUT appointments will also NOT be entertained.

   Note that every assignment is given an ample time frame for completion. This, together with advanced information pertaining deadlines gives you NO EXCUSE not to submit assignments on time.

4.0       GRADES

All modules and assessable projects will be graded according to the following system. With respect to those units that are designated 'Approved for Pass/Fail' the grade will be either PA or F:

Grade  Numeric Grade           Description

80 – 100          A

75 – 79            A-        Pass with Distinction

70 – 74            B+

65 – 69            B         Pass with Credit

60 – 64            B-

55 – 59            C+

50 – 54            C         Pass

45 – 49            C-, 

40 – 44            D,PX, PC

35 – 39            X         Supplementary Work/ Resit Exam

0 – 39  F          Fail

38 – 39            Can be considered for PC

5.0    PLAGIARISM, COPYRIGHT, PATENTS, OWNERSHIP OF WORK: STUDENT MAJOR PROJECT, THESES & WORKS

See LIMKOKWING, HIGH FLYERS HANDOUT, pg 10.

6.0 MODULE INTRODUCTION

Critical Thinking is the technique of analyzing thoughts and presenting them for positive criticism so that the final ideas are feasible and viable. This helps in coming up with clear, reasoned arguments. In business world, Critical Thinking is defined as a set of policies that are implemented and practiced to prevent any employee from exhibiting deviant behaviors. It helps in addressing any problem at its nascent stage so that it can be prevented from spiraling out of control. This module covers all the important points that students should keep in mind while taking important decisions.

MODULE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

• To introduce the students to the concepts of Critical Thinking in working environment.

• To discuss and analyse criticism in various way.

• To analyse and understand problem solving to be solve in various and positive manner.

• To create team work environment 

8.0    LEARNING OUTCOME

Upon successful completion of this module, the students will:

•  Identify and understand the main idea of critical thinking in the working environment

•  Develop & improve critical thinking skills, encompassing the evaluation and selection of information.

•  Be able to express himself professionally in formal Presentations.

•  Improve research and writing skills.

•  Be able to write summaries and reports.

9.0    SPECIFIC GENERIC LEARNING SKILLS

•   Identify and understand the main idea of critical thinking in the working environment

• Develop and improving the critical thinking skills, encompassing evaluation by-selection of materials at hand, analytical writing skills in all their assignments.

•  The students will be able to express their confidence in professional means by the end of the study.

10.0  UNIT SYLLABUS + LECTURE OUTLINE:

11.0     REFERENCE

 Lewis, Christ. Critical Thinking: 50 Best Strategies to Think Smart and Clear, Get Logical Thinking, and Improve Your Decision Making Skills. CreateSpace, 2015 

Martin Cohen,“Critical Thinking Skills For Dummies Paperback – May 4, 2015.” Critical Thinking Skills

For Dummies: Martin Cohen: 9781118924723: Amazon.com: Books, www.amazon.com/Critical-

Thinking-Skills-Dummies-Martin/dp/111892472X.

 Parker, Brooke Noel MooreRichard. “Critical Thinking (Philosophy & Religion).” Critical Thinking

(Philosophy & Religion) - AbeBooks - Brooke Noel Moore; Richard Parker, McGraw-Hill Education, 1Jan. 1970, www.abebooks.com/9780078119149/Critical-Thinking-Moore-Brooke-Noel-0078119146/plp.

Richard Paul, “Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking Concepts & Tools (Thinker's Guide Library)

EBook: Richard Paul, Linda Elder: Kindle Store.” Amazon.com: Miniature Guide to Critical Thinking

Concepts & Tools (Thinker's Guide Library) EBook: Richard Paul, Linda Elder: Kindle Store,

www.amazon.com/Miniature-Critical-Thinking-Concepts-Thinkers-ebook/dp/B00OQPOXNU.

Wright, Larry. Critical Thinking: an Introduction to Analytical Reading and Reasoning. Oxford

University Press, 2013.

Moore, Brooke Noel., and Richard Parker. Critical Thinking. McGraw-Hill, 2012.

 12.0     ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

13.0  SPECIFIC CRITERIA

Each assignment will be handed out with the project brief and will vary, depending on the teaching and learning objectives of the specific assignment. 

Each student will receive a completed assessment sheet back with their marks, thereby giving student feedback on each set criterion and the project as a whole.

Marks for each project will be posted on the Bulletin Board with student number within 2 weeks of hand-in date.