What is media literacy? In recent years, this question has frequently been discussed both in the United States and around the world. In a way, media literacy is a modern basic education, serving as an educational tool for navigating the challenges of the 21st century.
Media literacy forms the foundation for understanding, analyzing, evaluating, and creating media content in various formats. Moreover, this course will enhance skills in critical thinking and understanding the role of media in contemporary society.
Media literacy expert Joe Crescente will guide you through 8 different modules about media literacy, starting from basic definitions to exploring advanced topics like confirmation bias, information bubbles, and data privacy.
The goal of the course is to provide students with tools for fact-checking, analyzing mass media, understanding the consequences of information manipulation, and the opportunity to recognize your own biases. You will learn how biases can distort the interpretation and consumption of information. No special experience is needed to start learning; just a desire to discover something new!