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.
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Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens
The University of Hong KongAbout this Course
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- News
- Evaluation
- Media Literacy
- Journalism
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Making sense of the news is more important than ever
What is news and who decides?
Where can we find trustworthy information?
Says who?
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- 5 stars82.48%
- 4 stars15.20%
- 3 stars0.92%
- 2 stars0.46%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM MAKING SENSE OF THE NEWS: NEWS LITERACY LESSONS FOR DIGITAL CITIZENS
This is a very good introductory course for everyone who would like to have a better understanding of news and learn the essential media literacy skills in the digital era.
Really enjoyed this course. Lots of good information on how to identify fake news.
Excellent coverage. Enjoyed the resources. Gained a great deal from taking this course.
Excellent, short and concise. Offers clear and usable methods for critical thinking.
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