What do you expect to gain from the T.O.K course?

numerous benefits that I expect to gain from the T.O.K course. Firstly, I expect to acquire the ability to reflect upon my own learning and knowledge, rather than to solely base my justifications on personal knowledge gained from other sources. The course will allow me to reflect upon and question the knowledge I gain from my other courses.  By having the ability to reflect upon knowledge, I will be able to understand the empowerment by which knowledge presents. Additionally, I expect to acquire the critical analytical skills that are necessary to investigate, support, and challenge certain knowledge claims. By attaining these skills I will be able to step outside the box of knowledge and analyze the different claims. I also expect to develop an awareness of how knowledge is examined, assembled and evaluated by individuals other than myself. I also hope to understand and see the different sides of an argument relating to a global or controversial issue. Additionally, I hope to be able to determine the difference between a factual based claim and a claim solely backed by opinion. From this I can generate an idea or statement regarding a claim without applying a biased opinion regarding a knowledge claim. Lastly, by the end of the course I will hopefully be able to generate statements, questions, ideas and hypotheses in regards to a response of a knowledge issue or claim. Conclusively, by acquiring these analytical skills I will be able to partake in conversations with individuals regarding global issues and knowledge claims which is my ultimate goal for the Theory of Knowledge course.