This one-credit information literacy course aims to teach students critical thinking skills like recognizing bias, raising questions, and considering alternative systems of thought and unintended consequences, rather than just regurgitating theories. The goal is for students to use the knowledge gained to think critically and openly.

1. TEACHING A ONE-CREDIT INFORMATION LITERACY COURSE.
WHY HAVE I DECIDED TO TEACH IT? CINDY STEWART
We are not interested merely in students ability to
regurgitate theory; rather we are interested in
students using knowledge gained to think critically, to
recognize bias, to raise questions, to think open-
mindedly about alternative systems of thought and to
consider the consequences both intended and
unintended