ICT 200 - INFORMATION LITERACY & CRITICAL THINKING

College of Communication and Information

Credit(s): 3

This course provides an introduction to the concepts and practices of information literacy. It explores how to effectively and ethically find, evaluate, analyze, and use information resources in academic and everyday-life situations. Emphasizing critical inquiry and critical thinking, this course will explore the theories and definitions surrounding the term ‘information literacy.’ Students will put this theory into practice by developing problem-solving skills that allow them to meet information needs throughout their lifetimes. Students will gain a better understanding of how information and knowledge function in society and will discover methods of finding, accessing, evaluating, and using different information sources in an effective and ethical manner.

Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Arts and Creativity.
Approved for Distance Learning.
Crosslisted with: IS 200