Critical Thinking in American Life: Engaging Across Difference

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The primary goal of this course is to provide students from all disciplines with humanistic critical thinking skills that will be useful in their future professions. Exploring major themes in American life from the perspectives of different generations, cultural backgrounds, and social experiences, students use this discussion-based seminar to investigate and interpret transformative texts including speeches, short stories, court decisions, films, songs, and more.