Transfers ToUC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1BDescriptionThis course develops the practices of critical thinking and academic writing through the study of critical reasoning, inquiry driven research, formal argumentation, and argumentative writing. The development and refinement of critical thinking skills necessary for the evaluation and production of both academic and argumentative writing will be emphasized. This includes the study of the application of these skills in everyday situations such as moral thinking, problem-solving, belief formation, and decision-making. Additionally, arguments will be studied within the context of philosophical issues, texts, and subject matter. 