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Week of Events
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Fake News and Information Literacy
Fake News and Information Literacy
Participants become familiar with methods of critical thinking (from the field of media ecology) for understanding the strategies behind the production of fake news. They learn how to navigate the abundance of information in the media environment and raise awareness of their own media selves. Participants learn about: the difference between information, misinformation, and disinformation; the effects of fake information…
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Can You Believe Everything You Hear About China?
Can You Believe Everything You Hear About China?
We will explore news that we often hear about China. We frequently encounter claims that can be verified with just a few clicks on a computer, then disproved, allowing us to learn what is really happening in China. For example: People in China often eat dogs and snakes. What lies behind such a claim? Or: Chinese people do not have…
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