Undergraduate Course Guide Fremantle 2020

21 APPLY DIRECT NOTREDAME.EDU.AU FIVE WAYS YOU’LL STAND OUT AS A CRITICAL THINKER The time has to come to make some big decisions. Which uni? Which degree? What’s the right direction for me? The world we live in is changing rapidly so the education you choose is more critical than ever. You no longer just need to learn skills—you need to learn how to learn—to have any chance of staying relevant in this age of unprecedented and continuous change. At Notre Dame, no matter which degree you choose, we’ll equip you with the fundamentals of critical thinking through the Core Curriculum so you’ll be sure to stand out in your profession. SOLVE PROBLEMS. CRITICALLY AND CREATIVELY Studying core units of Philosophy, Theology and Ethics will equip you with the skills to solve problems objectively and rationally. You’ll learn to consider justice and the rights of others—to explore other views then arrive at your own—and apply this thinking to your field of study. CRITICAL THINKER. FOR LIFE Critical thinking is not a short-term skill. It doesn’t die. It cannot be replaced by technology. When you spend time developing your ability to reflect and reason, it stays with you throughout your entire academic and professional career. Knowing how to think critically, creatively and compassionately are skills employers value. ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS You need critical thinking skills to separate real news from fake news, truth from lies and to distinguish information from knowledge. These skills allow you to ask the right questions and seek answers free from fear or preconceptions. BE ADAPTABLE. BE FLEXIBLE For centuries the classic disciplines of Philosophy, Ethics and Theology have given society the ability to adapt in the face of the most challenging problems. Critical thinkers respond quickly and intelligently to constant change. You are taught to learn from past schools of thought to predict the consequences of your actions. BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR FIELD At Notre Dame, our Core Curriculum will empower you with the fundamentals of critical thinking. It will provide life-long skills – essential for a new generation of CEOs, entrepreneurs, leaders and global citizens, like you. Critical thinking future-proofs graduates. The new breed of innovators and trailblazers.