Curriculum
What you will learn
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01
Foundations & the Critical Mind
What critical thinking is, dual-process cognition, how AI works, the Paul–Elder elements.
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02
Logic & Argumentation
The Toulmin model, deduction, induction, abduction, and formal & informal fallacies.
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03
Information & Media Literacy
CRAAP, lateral reading, the deepfake problem, propaganda — plus the Quarter 1 capstone.
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04
Analytical Frameworks
Root-cause analysis, systems thinking, first principles, and the Socratic method.
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05
AI Collaboration & AI-Free Deep Thinking
Trust calibration, verification workflows, and deep reading and writing without AI.
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06
Data & Statistical Reasoning
Data types, correlation versus causation, base rates, misleading charts — Quarter 2 capstone.
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07
Decision Science
Normative versus descriptive models, Bayesian updating, expected value, and decision trees.
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08
Creative Problem Solving
Reframing, divergent and convergent thinking, design thinking, and pre-mortems.
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09
Ethics & Responsible AI
Consequentialism, deontology, virtue ethics, algorithmic bias, privacy — Quarter 3 capstone.
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10
Argumentation & Communication
Oxford debate, principled negotiation, analytical writing with AI, and public speaking.
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Strategy, Leadership & Cross-Cultural Thinking
Scenario planning, mental models, AI disruption strategy, and US–Vietnam cultural dynamics.
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Capstone & Graduation
Proposal, evidence and drafting, peer review, oral defense, and a lifelong-thinking plan.
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VietRica
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