News Literacy in a Digital Age

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Overview

Subject area

MEDIA

Catalog Number

21100

Course Title

News Literacy in a Digital Age

Description

In this writing-intensive course, students will judge the reliability and credibility of news reports through a close textual analysis of online, TV, radio, and social media stories and build on their academic writing and documentation skills. We will also study the First Amendment, the underpinnings of an independent press and the evolution of the press as a watchdog and guardian of democratic ideals.

Typically Offered

All Terms

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Requirement Designation

REC - Required Core - English Composition

Course Attributes

WRIC - WRIC (Writing Intensive)

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Discussion

Hours

1.5

Name

Lecture

Hours

1.5

Requisites

012520

Course Schedule