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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2021 - 2022
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Description The aim of this module is to provide an introduction to transversal skills in information searching, critical reasoning and argument analysis, biases, and enterprise skills. Students will engage with core academic skills in psychology, and develop an understanding of their overlap with enterprise. Evidencing the acquisition and implementation of skill-sets using an eportfolio will also be a core focus. Industry engagement and collaboration will also be a part of the student experience in this module, including a focus on entrepreneurial skills, collaboration methods and the use of case studies and problem scenarios. Real-world scenarios and engagement with industry - such as Accenture Human Insights Laboratory - will also feature in this module. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Identify factors that affect information search and source analysis. 2. Demonstrate effective argument analysis, including analysis of information search and source. Evidence and implement this skillsest using real-life case scenarios. 3. Identify and evaluate flaws in reasoning, including mis- and dis-information. 4. Use appropriate visual analytics to represent reasoning for expert and non-expert audiences. 5. Explain and demonstrate the principles of co-production and successful team collaboration. 6. Understand and communicate the role of collaboration and critical thinking for entrepreneurship and reflect on their application in practice. 7. Identify and explore various methods of thinking and behaving innovatively and entrepreneurially to solve problems. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Learning Activities Critical ReasoningArgument analysis and mapping toolsInformation search and source analysisCognitive biases and heuristicsLogical fallacies and flaws in reasoningCase Study Analysis and Critical thinkingEnterprise Skills and Critical Thinking | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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