Navigating the News.

Catalog description

Semester course; 2 lecture and 2 laboratory hours (delivered online, face-to-face or hybrid). 3 credits. Concurrent prerequisite: MASC 101 . Examines the essential role of media in a democracy and equips students with critical media literacy skills. Students learn to analyze credible sources, identify misinformation and evaluate how contemporary media ecosystems influence communities and public discourse across print, digital, broadcast and social platforms. Introduction to foundational reporting methods and news production techniques.