The College of Political Science – University of Baghdad, in cooperation between the Department of International Studies and the Ibn Sina E-Learning Unit, organized a seminar on Monday, October 27, 2025, in Al-Hurriya Hall, under the title:
“Critical Thinking and Its Impact on Developing the Abilities of Postgraduate Students.”
The seminar was presented by:
• Prof. Dr. Faieq Hassen Jasem
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Awrad Mohammed Malik
and was moderated by Asst. Lect. Hussein Fadel Al-Mallouh.
The seminar aimed to enhance students’ ability to logically analyze and systematically evaluate ideas and information, enabling them to distinguish between opinion and fact. It addressed the following main topics:
• The importance of critical thinking as a fundamental cognitive tool in university and postgraduate education.
• The role of critical thinking in developing an analytical and critical mind capable of understanding, deconstructing, and reconstructing phenomena scientifically.
• The shift from merely acquiring knowledge to the ability to analyze, critique, and employ it in generating new knowledge.
The seminar also focused on strengthening students’ skills in academic discussion and systematic analysis, while encouraging constructive criticism in classrooms and research seminars.
The seminar concluded with recommendations to integrate critical thinking as a core subject in postgraduate programs and to train both faculty and students in applying critical thinking skills in academic analysis and discussion.
This event aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), linking to Goal 4 (Quality Education), Goal 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), and Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), in line with the national plan for educational development and the enhancement of students’ analytical and scientific awareness.
