CLAS 30 - Critical Thinking in Chicano and Latin American Studies

Distinguishes belief vs. knowledge and fact vs. opinion; examines relationship between language/logic in structuring around arguments; uses deductive/inductive reasoning; distinguishes and evaluates unsupported beliefs. Critical thinking skills are applied to topics concerning questions about race, ethnicity, gender, culture and class with a focus on Chicanos and Latin America.

GE Area/Graduation Requirement: GE Area 1B (formerly GE A3) must be satisfied with a C grade or better

Units: 3
Course Typically Offered: Fall, Spring