Information on individual educational components (ECTS-Course descriptions) per semester

English as offered in the previous semesters.

The course starts with a portrait of Andre Geim, nobel prize physicist of the year 2010 and a paragon of a critical thinker. His person serves to discuss the characteristics of critical thinkers, which are then worked on in a written assignment. 

Then a number of aspects of Critical Thinking like deduction, induction, syllogisms and assumptions are introduced to show the use of logic in our language. 

These can then be used to generate successful problem solution texts or arguments.

Students will be equipped with a variety of techniques to think creatively and critically for both the academic and working world. They will be able to see the weaknesses and strengths of arguments and learn to apply these skills in their own work. As a result, they will also be able to find logical and coherent solutions to problems and develop sound arguments.

Seminars and practical exercises.

TWO short written assignments based on seminar content (one character description and one argument) and submitted during the semester by the deadline as set at the beginning of the course. ONE written test.

Active participation and an open mind on part of the students are essential for making this course successful and enjoyable.

Material will be provided on ILIAS or distributed by the lecturer.

Face to face seminars with compulsory attendance. In case of absence read study regulations, page 9.