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HUM 1020, Critical Thinking 1

Course Learning Outcomes for Unit I Upon completion of this unit, students should be able to:

1. Integrate “creativity” into critical thinking. 2. Define concepts associated with creative and critical thinking. 3. Discuss the term Voice of Criticism (VoC). 4. Identify traits that undermine creative thinking. 5. Identify the Creative Process. 6. Identify traits that support the Creative Process. 7. Discuss the idea of "taking charge" of one's life through creative thinking. 8. Identify traits conducive to creative thinking.

Reading Assignment Chapter 8: Thinking Critically, Living Creatively

Film Assignment

Films (Choose 1):

 Mona Lisa Smile

 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0304415/

 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mona_lisa_smile/

 Mr. Holland's Opus

 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113862/

 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/mr_hollands_opus/

 School of Rock

 http://www.paramount.com/movies/school-rock

 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0332379/

 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/school_of_rock/

 Finding Forrester

 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181536/

 http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/finding_forrester/ Note about films: These have all been chosen based on how they help illustrate and enhance the main focus of each unit. It is your responsibility to find the films. They will not be provided by Waldorf.

Unit Lesson

Creative thinking is about the process used when coming to decisions and solving problems, not about artistic ability. This unit asks you to consider the different ways that creativity plays a role in making decisions, solving problems, and critical thinking. Imagination and curiosity are both creative

UNIT I STUDY GUIDE

Creativity and Critical Inquiry

HUM 1020, Critical Thinking 2

UNIT x STUDY GUIDE

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components of critical thinking, the components that allow us to “think outside the box” and generate multiple options.

There are things that get in the way of creativity and inhibit or restrict the ability to imagine. This unit also asks you to understand those dynamics and confront them within yourself, turning what the textbook calls the paralyzing “Voice of Criticism” into a constructive, supportive critic.

Film Themes:

 Difference between critical and creative thinking

 Blocks to creative thinking

 Allowing creative thought, mindfulness

 Personal experience with education and inspirational mentors