FOUND002

Foundations of Critical Thought

2025

15

000

A Trimester, B Trimester, C Trimester

Hamilton

CUPR002

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.

Teaching Periods and Locations
25A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
24 Feb 2025 - 22 Jun 2025 		Hamilton On-campus 100% internal assessment
25B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
07 Jul 2025 - 02 Nov 2025 		Hamilton On-campus 100% internal assessment
25C (HAM)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
10 Nov 2025 - 15 Feb 2026 		Hamilton On-campus 100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

25A (HAM) 25B (HAM) 25C (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM L.G.03, Hamilton Feb 17 - May 25
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM L.G.03, Hamilton Feb 18 - May 25
Lecture 3 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.03, Hamilton Feb 20 - May 25
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Jun 30 - Oct 5
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM L.G.05, Hamilton Jul 1 - Oct 5
Lecture 3 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Jul 3 - Oct 5
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM J.1.10, Hamilton Nov 3 - Dec 14
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM I.1.01, Hamilton Nov 4 - Dec 14
Lecture 3 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM I.1.01, Hamilton Nov 6 - Dec 14
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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown 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.

Domestic
International
25A (HAM) $898
25B (HAM) $898
25C (HAM) $898

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown 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.
25A (HAM) $3,344
25B (HAM) $3,344
25C (HAM) $3,344

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown 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.

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Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 2 Jun 2024 02:14am
  • Indicative fees current as of 28 Sep 2024 01:20am