Critical Thinking

Many Advanced level courses, particularly the humanities and social sciences, will benefit from the thinking and evaluation skills which Critical Thinking develops. The focus is on constructing and analysing the arguments of others; you will be introduced to some specific issues and useful vocabulary in order to question their underlying assumptions, and to clarify ideas and present clearer arguments or counter-arguments in turn. This will also enable you to sharpen both your understanding of much contemporary discussion and your debating skills. Source material includes journalism, your other subjects, films, documentaries, in fact, anywhere that critical understanding is important.

In addition to the AS and A level an Advanced Extension Award is available for those students who are likely to benefit from it.

ENTRY RECOMMENDATIONS:
Grade B or above in GCSE English.
ASSESSMENT:
Written exams.
PROGRESSION:
Critical Thinking is an important skill in any area where looking beyond or behind the arguments of others is essential, or where clear persuasive communication is important.