Critical Reading and Expression is an advanced English course designed for upper intermediate or higher level students to improve their reading skills and cultivate a critical thinking mindset— through analytical reading, active discussions/debates, with an emphasis on argument analysis and information literacy. Students will learn to 1) to interpret and evaluate a variety of topics; 2) to shape their own points of view by incorporating different perspectives; and 3) develop intellectual flexibility and tolerance for ambiguity. Materials used in this course will cover a wild variety of topics, including some cross-cutting issues addressed in The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).