Module Code: H8CRT
Long Title Critical Thinking
Title Critical Thinking
Module Level: LEVEL 7
EQF Level: 6
EHEA Level: First Cycle
Credits: 5
Module Coordinator: Caoimhe Hannigan
Module Author: Fearghal O'Brien
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff

Lecturer with PhD in Psychology or related cognate discipline
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe what rationality and critical thinking are
LO2 List and define common biases and logical fallacies
LO3 Demonstrate an understanding of Bayesian reasoning
LO4 Evaluate the application of critical thinking in both academic and non-academic contexts
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements

There are no additional entry requirements for this module. The programme entry requirements apply.
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Below is a list of indicative topics to be covered over the 12 weeks of a semester.
Week 1: Logical and Critical Thinking Week 2: Theories of Rationality Week 3: Biases & Fallacies Week 4: Political & Social Biases Week 5: Common Research Errors Week 6: Bayesian Reasoning 1 Week 7: Bayesian Reasoning 2 Week 8: Changing Opinions (yours and others’) Week 9: Application 1 - Nudges Week 10: Application 2 - Super Forecasting Week 11: Application 3 - Effective Altruism Week 12: Review
Assessment Breakdown%
End of Module Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
End of Module Assessment
Assessment Type: Terminal Exam % of total: 100
Assessment Date: End-of-Semester Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
A collection of multiple-choice questions and short answer written questions (2 hours in duration)
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
Reassessment Description
If students fail the exam, a repeat exam will take place with a similar format.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Classroom and demonstrations 12 Per Semester 1.00
Independent Learning Independent learning 113 Per Semester 9.42
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • Warburton, N. (2008), Thinking from A to Z, Taylor & Francis.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Galef, J. (2021), The scout mindset: Why some people see things clearly and others don’t, Piatkus.
  • Pinker, S. (2021), Rationality: What it is, why it seems so scarce, why it matters, Allen Lane.
  • Tetlock, P., & Gardner, D. (2015), Superforecasting: The art and science of predication, Random House Business.
  • Thaler, R. H., & Sunstein, C. R. (2008), Nudge: Improving decisions about wealth, health and happiness, Penguin Books.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: