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Making Sense of News: Critical Skills for Digital Citizens

Develop critical thinking to identify reliable information in news reports. Learn key elements of journalism for informed citizenship.

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₹ 2,699

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Skill Level

11 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This course aims to develop critical thinking skills to help learners better identify reliable information in news reports and become more informed digital citizens. It covers key elements of journalism from the audience's perspective, addressing challenges unique to the digital era. Topics include distinguishing credible journalism from misinformation, understanding news cycles and media bias, evaluating sources, and applying news literacy concepts in real life. The course emphasizes the urgency of news literacy in an age of fake news, propaganda, and misinformation. Through a mix of video lessons, readings, quizzes, and discussions, learners will gain practical skills to navigate the modern information landscape and become more discerning news consumers.

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What you'll learn

  • Understand the importance of news literacy in the digital age

  • Distinguish credible journalism from other types of information

  • Identify trustworthy sources of news and information

  • Recognize media bias and evaluate fairness in reporting

  • Apply critical thinking skills to news consumption

  • Navigate challenges of digital citizenship and information overload

Skills you'll gain

news literacy
media evaluation
fact-checking
source verification
digital citizenship

This course includes:

2.3 Hours PreRecorded video

12 quizzes

Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop

FullTime access

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There are 6 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to news literacy in the digital age. It covers essential topics such as distinguishing credible journalism from other types of information, identifying trustworthy sources, recognizing media bias, and applying critical thinking to news consumption. The curriculum is structured around six key themes: the power of information in consumers' hands, defining journalism, finding reliable information, recognizing bias, applying news literacy in real life, and meeting digital citizenship challenges. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, quizzes, and discussions, learners develop practical skills to navigate the complex modern media landscape. The course emphasizes the importance of being an informed and critical news consumer in an era of misinformation and digital manipulation.

Making sense of the news is more important than ever

Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete

What is news and who decides?

Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete

Where can we find trustworthy information?

Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete

Says who?

Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete

How do I apply news literacy skills?

Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete

Meeting the challenges of digital citizenship

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

Fee Structure

Payment options

Financial Aid

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Making Sense of News: Critical Skills for Digital Citizens

Beginner

Skill Level

11 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

Frequently asked Questions

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