Never before has the need for News Literacy been more urgent. As news consumers are bombarded with a constant stream of fake news, propaganda, hoaxes, rumors, satire, and advertising — that often masquerade as credible journalism — it is becoming more and more difficult to distinguish fact from fiction. While the public’s faith in the news media erodes, purveyors of misinformation have helped give rise to troubling cultural trends and alarming political movements.
Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens
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Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens
Instructors: Masato Kajimoto
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Useful and meaningful as we are living in an age of information overload, the ability to make sensible application of information is just too important. Thanks
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Great course to cultivate media literacy skills. Full of real-life cases.
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very good course, with tons of reference resources. I've learned a lot and felt a door opened in front me toward the world of news literacy and perception of real journalism.
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