In the age of GenAI, where artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies shape our information landscape, the ability to critically read and write has become more important than ever. Throughout this five-module course, you will build a strong foundation in critical thinking, explore the challenges and opportunities presented by GenAI for critical reading and writing, and harness the power of GenAI tools to enhance your reading and writing abilities. The course is designed to help you engage with information critically, evaluate arguments, detect biases, and communicate persuasively.

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What you'll learn
Critical reading and writing techniques and strategies
Effective use of generative AI tools for critical reading and writing
Identifying AI bias
Skills you'll gain
- Generative AI
- Self-Awareness
- Critical Thinking
- English Language
- Personal Development
- Computer Literacy
- Prompt Engineering
- Writing
- Report Writing
- Business Writing
- Creative Thinking
- Analytical Skills
- Creativity
- Prompt Patterns
- LLM Application
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Responsible AI
- Data Ethics
- Research
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There are 5 modules in this course
This module explores the fundamentals of critical thinking in the age of generative AI (GenAI). Through videos and curated readings, you will study core concepts of critical thinking and its role in evaluating information. The module also highlights the importance of critical reading and writing in the digital era while analyzing the opportunities and challenges posed by GenAI. At the end of the module, a multiple-choice quiz will assess your understanding.
What's included
3 videos4 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module helps you develop essential critical reading skills for analyzing AI-generated content. You will also learn to use GenAI tools for text analysis, summarization, and comprehension enhancement. The module emphasizes practice, encouraging you to evaluate both the strengths and limitations of these tools in academic and professional contexts. You will end the module with a self-assessed written reflection where you'll critically analyze an AI-generated text using the techniques you have learned.
What's included
3 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module will help you identify and analyze different types of biases in AI-generated content. Through interactive videos, you'll learn to recognize explicit and implicit biases, including common cognitive biases like confirmation bias. The module uses real-world examples to demonstrate how algorithmic bias perpetuates societal inequalities and expert insights to explain how GenAI biases occur. Your learning will be assessed through a quiz that tests your understanding of different types of biases.
What's included
3 videos5 readings5 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module equips you with the skills to construct and evaluate logical arguments while mastering effective AI prompt design. Through interactive videos, you'll explore five core argument types (deductive, inductive, abductive, analogical, and causal) and learn to spot logical fallacies that undermine reasoning. The module also delves into advanced prompt techniques-from zero-shot to tree-of-thought prompting, highlighting how clarity and context shape AI outputs. Real-world examples and ethical dilemmas illustrate the interplay between human reasoning and AI decision-making, emphasizing transparency and bias mitigation. Your learning will be assessed through a peer-reviewed prompt-engineering task, where you’ll demonstrate systematic reasoning by refining AI outputs.
What's included
3 videos8 readings1 assignment1 peer review2 discussion prompts
This module will help you effectively integrate GenAI tools into your critical writing process while maintaining rigorous standards. Through annotated examples and practical workflows, you'll learn to use AI for argument structuring, evidence verification, and cautious language refinement while preserving human judgment. The module demonstrates how to combine reasoning-focused LLMs with research assistants and editing tools, using techniques like evidence matrices and adversarial prompting to reduce hallucinations. At the end of this module, you will use AI tools to write a short critical introduction on a chosen topic, along with an explanation about the way you used these tools.
What's included
5 videos7 readings2 assignments1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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