ENG 1022 Writing II: Critical Thinking Credit Hours: 1.0 Lecture Hours: 15 MODULE TEMPLATE Developers: Melissa Fry Development Date: 06/21/08 2 MODULE COURSE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY Name, Status: Melissa Fry, English Professor Date: 06/21/08 Email: melissa.fry@kctcs.edu Telephone: (859) 442-1179 Website: http://www.kctcs.edu Preferred form of communication: Email KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 3 MODULE COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Title: Writing II: Critical Thinking Course Number: ENG 1022 Prerequisites: ENG 1021 Credit Hours: 1.0 Contact Hours: 15 Co-requisites: Lecture Contact Hours: 15 Credit Hours: .1 Laboratory Contact Hours: 0 Credit Hours: .0 Other Type: N/A Course Schedule/Calendar: Pre test: Assessment critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation Post personal introduction on Course Introductions Discussion Board Observation exercise and review of critical thinking skills Read essay: Dilemma of Obedience, write 2-3 page reaction to essay as well as implications of need for critical thinking, post reaction on discussion board Analysis of facts / overview of fact finding report / Research and write a 3-5 page fact finding report demonstrating effective content, organization, grammar and mechanics, correct MLA documentation of at least two sources, and evaluation and critical thinking skills / self-directed practice exercises MLA documentation concepts and skills Analysis of inferences / self-directed practice exercises Analysis of assumptions / self-directed practice exercises. Discussion posting on assumptions Analysis of opinions / self-directed practice exercises Analysis of evaluations / self-directed practice exercises. Discussion posting on evaluations View episode of television program. Meerkat Manor and analyze evaluation and KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 4 MODULE COURSE DESCRIPTION connotation through discussion questions. Analysis of point of view / self directed practice exercises Read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Rewrite a children’s story or nursery rhyme taking another character’s point of view. Post on discussion board. View episode of television program, 30 days and analyze point of view through discussion questions. View documentary, Outfoxed and analyze media/political point of view Post test: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation. Students must achieve a 80% or higher to advance to next module General Education Competencies: A general education core curriculum will enable KCTCS colleges to graduate men and women who are intellectually flexible, articulate, reflective, creative, and prepared for continuous learning. For all students, this implies some understanding of the value of higher education and the world of work and career fields related to their own abilities, interests, and needs. The general education core competencies will enable students to develop their own values, pursue goals, and contribute to the political, moral, social, and cultural enrichment of society. General Education Competencies included in ENG 1022 I. Communicate Effectively 1. Read and listen with comprehension. 2. Speak and write clearly using standard English. 3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means. 4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills. II. Think Critically 1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions. 2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials. III. Learn Independently 1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information. 2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas. 3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations. 4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products. IV. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments 1. Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture. 2. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 5 MODULE COURSE DESCRIPTION 3. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural global community . Approved module competencies the student will know upon completion: Successful persuasive writers must exercise effective critical thinking. This module will introduce students to critical thinking concepts and encourage students to master these techniques in both reviewing the research and writings of others as well as in crafting a persuasive argument. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will critique and practice aspects of critical thinking Students will analyze and evaluate facts, inferences, assumptions, opinions and evaluations Students will analyze and evaluate point of view Students will utilize correct MLA documentation Students will practice gathering facts/research and making evaluations based on findings. Works Cited: Ben Folds Five. Whatever and Ever Amen. Sony Records, 1997. Brashear, William. “Please Don’t Tolerate Me.” CityBeat. August 14, 2001. p. 18 “Cartoons - News at Eleven.” Salon.com. 8/1/08. www.salon.com. “Cartoons – Far Side Bugs.” Salon.com 8/1/08. www.salon.com. The Colbert Report: Truthiness.” 10/18/2005. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.colbertreport.com. The Colbert Report: Wikiality.” 10/18/2005. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.colbertreport.com. Covey, Stephen. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Franklin Covey, 2007. “The Daily Show – Mitt Romney Erupts.” January 24, 2008. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. “The Daily Show – Question Mark.” September 13, 2006. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. “The Daily Show – Showdown.” January 24, 2008. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. DiGiovanni, Kris. “Flip Flops are Footwear, Not Fiascos.” Tampa Tribune. July 19, 2008. P. 8. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 6 Dylan, Bob. The Times They Are a Changing. Sony Records, 1963. Friere, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Rakulack, 2000. Golding. William. Lord of the Flies. New York: Penguin Classics of the 20th Century, 1999. Koeing, John. “Imagine Yourself Rich.” Easybay Monthly. November 2000. p. 3 Landers, Ann. “Cow Analogy Can Help Kids Learn About Government.” Associated Press, March 16, 1999. Lannon, John. The Writing Process. New York: Pearson and Longman, 2007. “Meerkat Manor-Did it Again.” October 31, 2007. You Tube. 7/2/08. www.youtube.com. Mayfield, Maryls. Thinking for Yourself. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing, 1997. Media Matters: Critical Thinking in the Information Age. Cincinnati, Ohio: Southwestern Educational Publishing, 2007. “Mighty Optical Illusions.” Optical Illusions. 7/3/08. wwwmoillusions.com. Milgram, Stanley. “The Perils of Obedience.” 1974. S.W. Bell. 6/28/08. http.swbell.net. Monty Python. The Final Rip Off. Charisma Records, 1987. “Outfoxed Film Trailer.” May 3, 2006. You Tube. 8/5/08. www.youtuube,com. Political Parties. Wikipedia. 8/11/08. www.wikipedia.org. Poniewozik, James. “Meerkat Manor.” Time Magazine, Nov 2, 2007, p. 23. “Right Brain Versus Left Brain.” October 9, 2007. Herald Sun. 8/11/08. www.news.com. Ruggerio, Vincent. Becoming a Critical Thinker. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Company, 1999. Scieszka, Jon. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. New York: Viking, 1989. Tom Tomorrow. “How the News works Once Again.” 7/17/07. This Modern World. 6/28/08. wwwthismodernworld.com. Tom Tomorrow. “What Liberals Say and Conservatives Hear” 10/17/06. This Modern World. 6/28/08. wwwthismodernworld.com. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 7 MODULE COURSE SYLLABUS MODULE ENG 1022: Critical Thinking Module Credits: 1.0 Contact Hours: 15 Prerequisites/Co-requisites: ENG 1021 Course Schedule/Calendar: This module is offered on a self paced basis. Calendar start and finish dates are determined by the student in consultation with a Learning Facilitator. Pre test: Assessment critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation Post personal introduction on Course Introductions Discussion Board Observation exercise and review of critical thinking skills Read essay: Dilemma of Obedience, write 2-3 page reaction to essay as well as implications of need for critical thinking, post reaction on discussion board Analysis of facts / overview of fact finding report / Research and write a 3-5 page fact finding report demonstrating effective content, organization, grammar and mechanics, correct MLA documentation of at least two sources, and evaluation and critical thinking skills / self-directed practice exercises MLA documentation concepts and skills Analysis of inferences / self-directed practice exercises Analysis of assumptions / self-directed practice exercises. Discussion posting on assumptions Analysis of opinions / self-directed practice exercises Analysis of evaluations / self-directed practice exercises. Discussion posting on evaluations View episode of television program. Meerkat Manor and analyze evaluation and connotation through discussion questions. Analysis of point of view / self directed practice exercises Read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Rewrite a children’s story or nursery rhyme taking another character’s point of view. Post on discussion board. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 8 View episode of television program, 30 days and analyze point of view through discussion questions. View documentary, Outfoxed and analyze media/political point of view Post test: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation. Students must achieve a 80% or higher to advance to next module Module Description: This is the second module in the Writing II module series and will focus on critical thinking. General Education Competencies: A general education core curriculum will enable KCTCS colleges to graduate men and women who are intellectually flexible, articulate, reflective, creative, and prepared for continuous learning. For all students, this implies some understanding of the value of higher education and the world of work and career fields related to their own abilities, interests, and needs. The general education core competencies will enable students to develop their own values, pursue goals, and contribute to the political, moral, social, and cultural enrichment of society. General Education Competencies included in ENG 1022: I. Communicate Effectively 1. Read and listen with comprehension. 2. Speak and write clearly using standard English. 3. Interact cooperatively with others using both verbal and non-verbal means. 4. Demonstrate information processing through basic computer skills. The content of this module is designed to allow students to continue developing skills in each of these and to demonstrate their application of those skills through module activities. Module assignments will be utilized and assessed. II. Think Critically 1. Make connections in learning across the disciplines and draw logical conclusions. 2. Demonstrate problem solving through interpreting, analyzing, summarizing, and/or integrating a variety of materials. Students in this module will be requested to apply critical thinking practices and skills to their discipline areas and course writing assignments. Application exercises will be utilized and assessed. III. Learn Independently 1. Use appropriate search strategies and resources to find, evaluate, and use information. 2. Make choices based upon awareness of ethics and differing perspectives/ideas. 3. Apply learning in academic, personal, and public situations. 4. Think creatively to develop new ideas, processes, or products. Students will complete a self study of critical thinking and demonstrate mastery through module assignments. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 9 IV. Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments 1. Recognize the relationship of the individual to human heritage and culture. 2. Demonstrate an awareness of the relationship of the individual to the biological and physical environment. 3. Develop an awareness of self as an individual member of a multicultural global community. In the study of critical thinking students will also cover cultural aspects. Mastery of this area will be demonstrated in module assignments. Approved module competencies the student will know upon completion: Successful persuasive writers must exercise effective critical thinking. This module will introduce students to critical thinking concepts and encourage students to master these techniques in both reviewing the research and writings of others as well as in crafting a persuasive argument. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will critique and practice aspects of critical thinking Students will analyze and evaluate facts, inferences, assumptions, opinions and evaluations Students will analyze and evaluate point of view Students will utilize correct MLA documentation Students will practice gathering facts/research and making evaluations based on findings Grading Criteria: Grades for this module will be based on the following: Pre Test: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation. 50 points Complete four Discussion Board postings 10 points each / 40 points Observation exercise and reaction 80 points Read essay: Dilemma of Obedience, write 2-3 page reaction to essay as well as implications of need for critical thinking. Post brief reaction on The Dilemma of Obedience Discussion Board. 100 points View episode of television program. Meerkat Manor and analyze evaluation and connotation through discussion questions. 50 points Read the story, This is My Living Room. Answer discussion questions. 20 points. Read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Rewrite a children’s story or nursery rhyme taking another character’s point of view. 85 points View episode of television program, 30 days and analyze point of view through discussion KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 10 questions. 50 points View documentary, Outfoxed and analyze media/political point of view through discussion questions. 75 points Research and write a 3-5 page fact finding report demonstrating effective content, organization, grammar and mechanics, correct MLA documentation of at least two sources, and evaluation and critical thinking skills. 100 points Post test: Critical Thinking concepts and MLA documentation. Students must achieve a 80% or higher to advance to next module. 50 points TOTAL: 700 points possible divided by 7 = _____________ module grade Grading Scale: 700 - 630 A 629 - 560 B 559 - 490 C 489 – 420 D Plagiarism Statement: Plagiarism and cheating are serious academic offenses. The KCTCS regulations pertaining to plagiarism and cheating can be found in Sections 2.3.1.1, 2.3.1.2, and 2.3.1.3 of the KCTCS Code of Student Conduct at: http://www.kctcs.edu/student/code.htm. Penalties for violation of these policies can be found in Section 2.3.2.1 and 2.3.2.2. Disability Statement: The Kentucky Community and Technical College System would like to help students with disabilities achieve their highest potential in academic studies. In order to receive accommodations on assignments or examinations, proper documentation must first be provided to the Office of Disability Services at your home campus. You must then self-identify and conference with the Director of Disability Support Services or Manager of Disability Services to begin receiving accommodations in the course/module. For a list of KCTCS Disability Resource Coordinators/Service Providers, visit: http://www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/disabilities.htm. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: No additional materials are required beyond course content. Other Resources: A list of additional resources will be posted on the course homepage. Various web sites will be posted in Blackboard under Related Web Sites. These tools will be posted and updated on a regular basis. A library tutorial will be posted on Blackboard under Tools. Students are encouraged to access electronic data bases available through KCTCS libraries for research based papers. Works Cited: KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 11 Ben Folds Five. Whatever and Ever Amen. Sony Records, 1997. Brashear, William. “Please Don’t Tolerate Me.” CityBeat. August 14, 2001. p. 18 “Cartoons - News at Eleven.” Salon.com. 8/1/08. www.salon.com. “Cartoons – Far Side Bugs.” Salon.com 8/1/08. www.salon.com. The Colbert Report: Truthiness.” 10/18/2005. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.colbertreport.com. The Colbert Report: Wikiality.” 10/18/2005. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.colbertreport.com. Covey, Stephen. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. New York: Franklin Covey, 2007. “The Daily Show – Mitt Romney Erupts.” January 24, 2008. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. “The Daily Show – Question Mark.” September 13, 2006. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. “The Daily Show – Showdown.” January 24, 2008. Comedy Central. 8/7/08. www.dailyshow.com. DiGiovanni, Kris. “Flip Flops are Footwear, Not Fiascos.” Tampa Tribune. July 19, 2008. P. 8. Dylan, Bob. The Times They Are a Changing. Sony Records, 1963. Friere, Paulo. Pedagogy of the Oppressed. New York: Rakulack, 2000. Golding. William. Lord of the Flies. New York: Penguin Classics of the 20th Century, 1999. Koeing, John. “Imagine Yourself Rich.” Easybay Monthly. November 2000. p. 3 Landers, Ann. “Cow Analogy Can Help Kids Learn About Government.” Associated Press, March 16, 1999. Lannon, John. The Writing Process. New York: Pearson and Longman, 2007. “Meerkat Manor-Did it Again.” October 31, 2007. You Tube. 7/2/08. www.youtube.com. Mayfield, Maryls. Thinking for Yourself. Belmont, California: Wadsworth Publishing, 1997. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 12 Media Matters: Critical Thinking in the Information Age. Cincinnati, Ohio: Southwestern Educational Publishing, 2007. “Mighty Optical Illusions.” Optical Illusions. 7/3/08. wwwmoillusions.com. Milgram, Stanley. “The Perils of Obedience.” 1974. S.W. Bell. 6/28/08. http.swbell.net. Monty Python. The Final Rip Off. Charisma Records, 1987. “Outfoxed Film Trailer.” May 3, 2006. You Tube. 8/5/08. www.youtuube,com. Political Parties. Wikipedia. 8/11/08. www.wikipedia.org. Poniewozik, James. “Meerkat Manor.” Time Magazine, Nov 2, 2007, p. 23. “Right Brain Versus Left Brain.” October 9, 2007. Herald Sun. 8/11/08. www.news.com. Ruggerio, Vincent. Becoming a Critical Thinker. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin Company, 1999. Scieszka, Jon. The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. New York: Viking, 1989. Tom Tomorrow. “How the News works Once Again.” 7/17/07. This Modern World. 6/28/08. wwwthismodernworld.com. Tom Tomorrow. “What Liberals Say and Conservatives Hear” 10/17/06. This Modern World. 6/28/08. wwwthismodernworld.com. KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 13 BRIEF OUTLINE AND SCHEDULE Note: This time is an estimate of how much time each activity may require based on credit or contact hours. Time (min/hour) Task/Activity 30 minutes Pretest: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation 60 minutes 120 minutes Observation exercise and review of critical thinking skills Read essay: Dilemma of Obedience, write 2-3 page reaction to essay as well as implications of need for critical thinking 15 minutes Analysis of facts / self directed exercises /overview of fact finding report and related assignments 30 minutes MLA documentation skills and concept review 30 minutes Analysis of inferences / self directed exercises 15 minutes Analysis of assumptions / self directed exercises 30 minutes Analysis of opinions / self directed exercises 30 minutes Analysis of evaluations / self directed exercises 60 minutes View episode of television program. Meerkat Manor and analyze evaluation and connotation through discussion questions 30 minutes Analysis of point of view / self directed exercises 60 minutes Read The True Story of the Three Little Pigs. Rewrite a children’s story or nursery rhyme taking another character’s point of view 60 minutes View episode of 30 days and analyze point of view in discussion questions 120 minutes View documentary, Outfoxed and analyze media/political point of view in discussion questions 180 minutes Research and write a 3-5 page fact finding report demonstrating effective content, organization, grammar and mechanics, correct MLA documentation of at least two sources, and evaluation and critical thinking skills. 30 minutes Post test: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation. Students must achieve a 80% or higher to advance to next module 15 hours TOTAL LABORATORY TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (If a lab is required) No Lab is required for ENG 1022 KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 14 AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES Number Required Description Computer with web capabilities For use with Live Classroom and/or Pronto. Headset recommended or microphone. Optional web cam with microphone Media player with audio and video capabilities (Press the Tab key to add more lines) KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot Where to Obtain 15 Welcome to KCTCS Online: ENG 1022: Writing II – Critical Thinking Welcome to ENG 1022: Writing II –Critical Thinking! You have made a wonderful decision to further your education and KCTCS is proud to be a part of your bright future. About the KCTCS Online, modular learning approach Modularized, self-paced, competency-based courses target the learning you need in order to gain specific knowledge and skills necessary for your career or future studies. Modularized learning allows you to complete brief and focused learning activities that help you achieve a mastery understanding of the content. This approach enables you to work through the course at your own pace, in your own way, when and where you want to work on it within the timeframe established by the course and your Learner Contract. Course modules are designed to give you numerous opportunities to practice and receive feedback; you can repeat online learning activities as often as you need! About this course module Successful persuasive writers must exercise effective critical thinking. This module will introduce students to critical thinking concepts and encourage students to master these techniques in both reviewing the research and writings of others as well as in crafting a persuasive argument. Student Learning Outcomes: Students will critique and practice aspects of critical thinking Students will analyze and evaluate facts, inferences, assumptions, opinions and evaluations Students will analyze and evaluate point of view Students will utilize correct MLA documentation Students will practice gathering facts/research and making evaluations based on findings. How to get started Before you begin this course module, make sure that you have completed the Blackboard training module (Virtual 101). Take some time to familiarize yourself with the KCTCS Online Blackboard learning environment. You will find your course syllabus by clicking the Syllabus link. To learn more about your course module instruction facilitator(s), click the Your Instructor(s) link. When you are ready to begin working through the course content, click the Learning Content link. You will begin the process by taking a pre-assessment to assist you in seeing just how much you already know about the subject matter. This will help you determine which topics you may wish to concentrate on in order to master the module content. Happy learning! KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 16 WEB-BASED TEACHING OUTLINE TIME: 45 TASK: Pre Test Learner Activity: Assessment of critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation Instructor Notes/Key Points: Students will take a 30 minute pretest to determine familiarity with critical thinking concepts and MLA documentation. Upon completion of the pretest, the course facilitator will review concepts for students to focus on in the module and/or recommend advancement to next module. Students should be given full credit for point value (50 points) for taking pre test, regardless of number correct. Point value will be assigned for number of credit in post test. Learner Competencies/Outcomes: This task is designed to assess prior knowledge and establish the parameters for learning within the module. Type of Media: Electronic test Media Filename/URL: English 1022 Pre Test Student Resources: Computer with Internet access, Blackboard WEB-BASED TEACHING OUTLINE TIME: 3 hours TASK: Critical think overview and activities Learner Activity: Students will review aspects of critical thinking, engage in an observation exercise and write a reaction, read the essay - The Dilemma of Obedience, and write an analytical essay, and post reaction on discussion board. Instructor Notes/Key Points: N/A Learner Competencies/Outcomes: Communicate Effectively Think Critically Learn Independently Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments Type of Media: Electronic/Blackboard Media Filename/URL: chalkcriticalthinking Student Resources: Computer with Internet access, Blackboard KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 17 WEB-BASED TEACHING OUTLINE TIME: 6 hours and 30 minutes TASK: Analyzing aspects of thinking and reasoning Learner Activity: Students will review aspects of thinking and reasoning: facts, inferences, assumptions, opinions, and evaluations. To gain competency in these areas, students will engage in self directed practice activities, discussion board postings, review of connotations in the documentary meerkat Manor, and write a fact finding report. Instructor Notes/Key Points: N/A Learner Competencies/Outcomes: Communicate Effectively Think Critically Learn Independently Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments Type of Media: Electronic/Blackboard Media Filename/URL: chalkfacts Student Resources: Computer with Internet access, Blackboard WEB-BASED TEACHING OUTLINE TIME: 4 hours TASK: Analysis of Point of View Learner Activity: Students will analyze point of view – individually, culturally, politically and in the media. To reinforce competency of this unit, students will engage in analysis of point of view in a story- This is My Living Room, write a children’s story from another character’s perspective, view and analyze empathy in the series, 30 Days and view and analyze point of view in the media in the documentary, Outfoxed. Instructor Notes/Key Points: N/A Learner Competencies/Outcomes: Communicate Effectively Think Critically Learn Independently Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments Type of Media: Electronic/Blackboard Media Filename/URL: chalkpointview KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot 18 Student Resources: Computer with Internet access, Blackboard WEB-BASED TEACHING OUTLINE TIME: 30 minutes TASK: Post Test Learner Activity: Students will be allowed 30 minutes to take the Module Post Test. This post test will review comprehension of module concepts. Point value will be assigned for number of credit in post test. Students must earn an 80% on test to advance to next module. Instructor Notes/Key Points: N/A Learner Competencies/Outcomes: Communicate Effectively Think Critically Learn Independently Examine Relationships in Diverse and Complex Environments Type of Media: Electronic/Blackboard Media Filename/URL: English 1022 Post Test Student Resources: Computer with Internet access, Blackboard KCTCS_VLI_module_template.dot