Disinformation, Misinformation, and Fake News Teach-Out

University of Michigan

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Start Date: 07 Sep, 2020
2 weeks
Study Content: Videos

Improve your media literacy skills and learn how to identify misinformation and spot fake news in the 21st century.

Course Fee: Free

Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility

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Course Description

This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.

Learn how to critically engage with media sources and combat disinformation

This Teach-Out course will develop your understanding of your understanding of the sources of misleading and false information in the mass media, and help you learn to critically consume media and information.

Learn what drives fake news

We live in an era where information can be transmitted around the world at the click of a button – whether it’s factually correct or not.

The information landscape is massive and complex. Misinformation - unintentionally false information – and disinformation – intentionally false information – play a large role in shaping public beliefs on important subjects like politics, science, healthcare, and current affairs.

This learning experience will help you to better understand how false information arises and impacts 21st century society.

You’ll learn how it can influence the way people perceive and interact with other people who hold different personal opinions, life experiences, and cultures.

Build your critical literacy skills

This landscape of modern mass media means that many are increasingly relying on social media and unverified news sites for their news information.

Alongside experts from the University of Michigan and beyond, you’ll develop your understanding of today’s information landscape and learn how to build vital skills in media literacy so that you’re able to confidently consume and relay factual information.

This Teach-Out is designed for anyone interested in learning about how disinformation, misinformation, and fake news shape the modern information landscape and how to combat it in their own lives.

Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.

University of Michigan

This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.

This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.

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