Abstract The purpose of critical thinking is to achieve understanding, evaluate view points, and solve problems. One can say that critical thinking is the questioning or inquiry to understand, evaluate, or resolve. This paper will summarize the article "Critical Thinking Crucial to Global Success" by A Chaedar Alwasilah. The article examines the ineptness of the various methods and techniques of teaching language in Indonesia. This analysis will also critique how the author dealt with the …showed first 75 words of 667 total…

…showed last 75 words of 667 total…to success in global competition" (Alwasilah, 2002). Conclusion The broader purpose of the summary and critique of this article is to engage in asking critical questions and examining some of the ideological assumptions. To verify one understands the message to reduce uncertainty and to ask for confirmation. References Alwasilah, A.C. (2002). Critical Thinking Crucial to Global Success. JAKARTA POST, 05/02/2002. Retrieved October 15, 2003, from EBSCOhost database (Business Source Premier) on the World Wide Web: http://www.apollolibrary.com/