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About the Course

Welcome to English for Media Literacy, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy. In this course, you will explore different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. This course will also give you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives, while building your vocabulary and giving you the language skills needed to analyze what you read and watch. The first unit in this course will provide an introduction to media literacy and give you an opportunity to evaluate your own media literacy level. In unit 2, you will learn how to identify facts versus opinions in the media. The next unit in the course will focus on the differences between social media and traditional media, while unit 4 will look at how gender and identity are covered in the media. In the final unit of the course, you will demonstrate your increased media literacy by through a culminating final project on social media. Development of this course was funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of English Language Programs. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license....

Top reviews

DT

Jan 26, 2019

I learned a lot from this online course especially the skills in media literacy. Thank you very much University of Pennsylvania. God bless to all staff and the people behind this program. More power!

LB

Feb 8, 2019

This course helps people to b knowledgeable in a very accessible way. Through Coursra you can study even in different places. Also you will get a Certificate that will be valubale to every learner.

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By Anu K

Mar 17, 2020

thank you so much this course teachers and members.

I have learned many new things, become knowledgeable, and considerate of others.

By Tatyana K

Oct 7, 2022

All given material was useful for development of language skills. I managed to broaden knowledge and improve academic language.

By Angel L A

Sep 2, 2017

This course help me to know whether the news is true or not. Without this course, I will not be able to experience Online Course.

By Жанна К

May 31, 2022

This course was useful for me. I got valuable knowledge in media. Now I would think critically to any information in media.

By Hend A

Oct 22, 2020

This course was very insightful. It helped me develop a new skill: critical thinking. The format of the course is user-friendly.

By Bùi T N O

Feb 8, 2020

I love what I have learnt from this course. It helps my students also when I taught them some teachique I learnt from the course

By Richard D V

Aug 11, 2020

I have learned a lot about media literacy, will surely share this to my colleagues here in the Philippines. Thank you so much.

By Liezel Q C

Feb 2, 2019

I like the coursera because it gives me another idea. And I am so happy because I finished the course that I take in coursera.

By John K R M

Jan 25, 2019

Thanks about this course because of this i learn to check the messages the being sent to me everyday coming from social media

By Tuleubekova A A

Nov 27, 2022

This course was so informative for me) I am highly convinced that i can able to use information that i got with my students)

By Vicki F

Apr 29, 2021

Very useful course to learn how to analyze traditional and social media, and how to use social media to defend your rights.

By Айгуль М

Oct 14, 2022

Everything was clear! Thanks a lot! It was informative and useful course. I hope it will help me in my teaching career.

By Shreyas K

Jun 11, 2020

It was so nice! I really enjoyed learning different structures of the media and well oriented usage of English language.

By Jana S

Mar 20, 2020

I would like to change the course from this to this one - Speak English Professionally: In Person, Online & On the Phone

By Ewa W

Nov 12, 2023

Really good course with a lot of information and knowledge in Media Literacy and also our needs of diversity of media.

By Нурайна Ж

Nov 20, 2022

Это был очень познавательный курс!Усвоила навык медиа-грамотности, изучила новые термины ,прошла практические сессии.

By Edevi V

May 21, 2020

I really enjoyed the course. It was easy to work with. The design of the course is very dynamic and easy to accomplish

By Cezar G

Feb 18, 2019

It was very good decision that teachers gave us this course or introduced this to us it really big help for our study.

By Jyun-Hung L

Dec 17, 2018

Thank you for designing the course. It enlightened me so much. I sincerely look forward to the future courses by you.

By Nathassia L R S

Apr 28, 2020

Thank you for the engaging MOOC, Penn and Coursera! Looking forward to purchasing my certificate in the near future!

By Muhammad A

Nov 13, 2022

Excellent course for understanding of basic concepts in the media. Nicely explained. Great instructors. Thanks all!

By Ko P

Nov 5, 2020

media literacy help me how to analyse information which can make right decision in my life and people life, too.

By Mustika

Feb 11, 2020

It helps me a lot, and i can understand more about the media literacy. I get "tips and trick" in reading the media.

By Nastya K

May 1, 2017

Невероятно полезный и обучающий курс!) Советую абсолютно всем,кто хотел бы улучшить свой уровень английского языка!

By Bazhenova A T

Oct 21, 2022

Thanks a lot for to the course. I got more usefull informations about media. I think I stand more media literary!