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The course comes in two parts. The first part of the course treats Critical Thinking. The components of this part are critical writing, informal logic, and epistemology. The content of the course is largely philosophic, but most of the application exercises will be centered on topics related to leadership. Students will analyze ideas in texts and lectures, learn how to critique and construct arguments, and analyze problems in complex systems. They will also examine the ways that powerful groups and people can influence notions of truth.

The second part of treats Creative Thinking. This part is designed to enhance students‘ understanding of the concepts of creative thinking and to inspire and influence them with new ways of looking at problems and resolving them. The content will include both historic and contemporary examples of innovative companies and highly creative individuals who are leaders in creative endeavours and enterprises. Students will also be given opportunities to discover and express their imagination in various areas of creativity and engage in meaningful creative activities individually as well as in teams. They will find that working together in teams with members with different talents will enhance your individual creativity.