Media Literacy

Catalog description

This introductory course explores the impact of media, digital communication, and technology on society. Students will analyze the fundamental concepts and questions connected to media literacy and learn how to critically apply those skills in their everyday lives. Students will also learn how technological changes continue to shape the future of mass communications and will explore various concepts including fake news, attention economy, online civic reasoning, data visualization, and cyber security/privacy. Satisfies Magis Core: Understanding Social Science; Designated Technology course.