FOUND002

Foundations of Critical Thought

2026

15

000

A Trimester, B Trimester, C Trimester

Hamilton, Tauranga

CUPR002

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This paper introduces students to ways of analysing information people encounter in their everyday lives and in university papers. We begin by explaining what critical thinking is and looking at components of persuasive arguments. Then, we explore various forms of faulty argument and introduce formal logic. Skills developed are then applied to a range of topics, including intercultural communication, how different cultures consider wellbeing, and the Aotearoa (New Zealand) context.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26A (TGA)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Tauranga 100% internal assessment
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26C (HAM)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

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Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM) 26B (HAM) 26C (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Mar 2 - May 31
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM L.G.03, Hamilton Mar 3 - Jun 7
Lecture 3 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM S.1.04, Hamilton Mar 5 - Jun 7
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Jul 13 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Tue 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM L.G.03, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Thur 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM L.G.02, Hamilton Jul 16 - Oct 18
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Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM I.1.09, Hamilton Nov 16 - Dec 20
Lecture 2 Tue 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM J.B.07, Hamilton Nov 17 - Dec 20
Lecture 3 Thur 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM J.B.07, Hamilton Nov 19 - Dec 20
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Indicative Fees

    • You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (HAM) $952
26A (TGA) $952
26B (HAM) $952
26C (HAM) $952

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (HAM) $3,512
26A (TGA) $3,512
26B (HAM) $3,512
26C (HAM) $3,512

You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. Tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

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Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:05am
  • Indicative fees current as of 14 Oct 2025 01:20am