COUNSELING 144 Syllabus

Reasoning & Problem Solving

Section #55101 Online

  

Instructor Information

Shannon Muir, SAC Counselor/Assistant Professor

Email: Please use your Canvas Inbox when emailing me

Office: S-116

Phone: (714) 564-6112

 

Course Details

Fall 2018 Online: 2^nd 8-weeks

October 22 – December 16

Section # 55101

Room: SAC Web

 

Important Dates

Last day to Add (add code required)      October 31

Last day to Drop without a "W"             October 31

Last Day for a Refund                             October 28

Last day to Drop with a “W”                   December 2

 

Course Description

The nature of critical thinking, models and strategies; common fallacies of reasoning, self-regulation in the thinking process; application of critical thinking to complex issues of life. Not open to students who are enrolled in or have credit in Philosophy 144. UC/CSU 3 units

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students will have the ability to:

1. Employ cognitive skills and intellectual dispositions to effectively identify, analyze and evaluate arguments or truth claims.
2. Discover and overcome personal prejudices and biases.
3. Formulate and present convincing reasons in support of conclusions.
4. Explain how to make reasonable decisions about what to believe and what to do.

 

Required Textbook Purchase ASAP!

Required Textbook: Thank You For Arguing, Third Edition, What Aristotle, Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion by Jay Heinrichs.

 

 

Accessing The Course

You can access the course through Canvas: https://rsccd.instructure.com/login/canvas. Enter your SAC login information then find CNSL 144 in your Canvas Dashboard.  If you have trouble logging in, I suggest you change your password. Alternately, call (844) 612-7428 for Canvas related questions, help and support. Distance Education recommends using Chrome.

 

Inclusivity Statement

I understand that SAC is committed to providing a culturally and intellectually diverse learning atmosphere in which students of all backgrounds and identities are welcome. I understand that as a student in this class I am expected to honor the uniqueness of each classmate’s experience. I understand that the online classroom is a safe space for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual identity, socioeconomic status, class, age or ability. I understand that hate speech (intentional or not) will not be tolerated. I am committed to a high standard of excellence.

 

Assignments and Deadlines (Subject to Change)

You will be required to complete two modules each week and the deadlines each week will be consistent: Wednesday, 11:59pm and Saturday, 11:59pm. Work submitted after the deadline is late and will receive ½ credit. Late work will be accepted up to one week after the deadline, up until the final day of class, December 15th.   NOTE: All work is eligible for late submission, EXCEPT Thank You For Arguing quizzes, extra credit opportunities associated with these quizzes and the Group Activity: Lifeboat Exercise. These quizzes/activities will shut down at the deadline and will no longer be accessible for points.

Due Dates are as follows:

Week	Module Due	Due Date	Specific Assignment Due
Week 1	Module 1	Wed, 10/24	Course and Syllabus Quiz
	Module 2	Sat, 10/27	Discussion Board
Week 2	Module 3	Wed, 10/31	Check for Understanding Quiz Reflection Survey
	Module 4	Sat, 11/3	Discussion Board
Week 3	Module 5	Wed, 11/7	Quiz: TYFA, Preface - Chapter 8
	Module 6	Sat, 11/10	Discussion Board Introduction to Final Persuasion Piece
Week 4	Module 7	Wed, 11/14	Pulse Survey, Quiz: TYFA, Chapter 9 - 15
	Module 8	Sat, 11/17	Rank the Candidates Assignment
Week 5	Module 9	Wed, 11/21	Discussion Board
**Thanksgiving**	Module 10	**Sun, 11/25	Check for Understanding Quiz Start Workplace Diversity Action Project 1st Draft Final Persuasion Piece (reviewed by NetTutor)
Week 6	Module 11	Wed, 11/28	Quiz: TYFA, 16 - 28
	Module 12	Sat, 12/1	Discussion Board
Week 7	Module 13	Wed, 12/5	Lifeboat Exercise in Groups
	Module 14	Sat, 12/8	Workplace Diversity Action Project
Week 8	Module 15	Wed, 12/12	Final Draft: Persuasion Piece  Art of Rhetoric Worksheet
	Module 16	Sat, 12/15	Discussion Board: Wrap It Up

 

Grading Scale

Percentage	Letter Grade
90 - 100%	A
80 - 89%	B
70 - 79%	C
60 - 69%	D
50% and below	F