PHL 147 - Calling Out Bullshit - The Art of Deceptive Misrepresentation

1 credit hour - 1 hour weekly; one term.
Compare and critique the deluge of information from various sources. Determine the accuracy of information (bullshit or truth) and the effects on society.

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Apply critical thinking skills to weigh the truthfulness of information from a variety of sources.
Explain why a particular piece of information should be considered true or false.
Explain the impact of a particular falsehood or deception on arguments and discourse in a variety of contexts: statistical, economic, social, and/or political.