Wikipedia:Wiki Ed/CUNY LaGuardia/Critical Thinking (Fall 2024)

The theme of this course is the US Criminal Justice System. The course’s goal is to ask students to think critically about social justice and the US Criminal Justice System. The overarching question that will drive our work will be focused on: Is the American Justice System Failing? Some may argue that it is working just as it was intended to but our system of laws and practices, yet others will find areas of weakness and injustice. Over the course of the semester we will explore the foundations and critical issues facing our justice system and society. In this course you will reflect on applications of principled actions as they relate to aspects of social justice. You will formulate a firm notion of “our” definition of just what constitutes social justice over the time of the course. This course explores the process of thinking critically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. Concrete examples from students' experience and contemporary issues help students develop the abilities to solve problems, analyze issues, and make informed decisions in their academic, career and personal lives.