LASC 2 Critical Thinking Course added to Spring 2021 schedule

A second section of the LASC 2 Critical Thinking ANTH 100 “Debating Humankind” course has been added to the spring 2021 schedule. This section is fully online and asynchronous. This course explores critical thinking skills in relation to multicultural examples spanning time and space. Students will review and engage in a series of discussions, including among others, topics on race, […]

Christine Malone gives lecture on critical thinking

Professor Christine Malone, Psychology, will give a lecture on critical thinking Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. in Science Lab 118. The title of the lecture is “Can we Teach Critical Thinking? Cognitive Psychology’s Response.” The lecture is part of the College of Social and Natural Sciences lecture series. The lectures focus on current issues in the sciences. The lecture […]

Sean Taylor presented at conference in Norway

Sean Taylor, History, presented at a conference Oct. 29 in Dramen, Norway. His topic, “Critical thinking in the classroom, a lost art in American schools,” was presented at Contemporary Challenges in the US and the UK: The American Studies Association of Norway and British Politics Society. Taylor is in Norway this year as a Fulbright scholar, teaching American history to […]

Writing, Thinking, Active Learning and FREE BOOKS

Learn about integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning PLUS get FREE BOOKS at the Book Talk Event on Monday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in CMU 203. The featured book: “Engaging teaching: The professor’s guide to integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning in the classroom” by John Bean, Professor of English, Writing Program Director, and Chair of the University Task Force on Teaching and Learning at Seattle University.