Master media literacy skills in English. Analyze various media types, develop critical thinking, and improve language proficiency.
Master media literacy skills in English. Analyze various media types, develop critical thinking, and improve language proficiency.
Explore U.S. media literacy in this course designed for non-native English speakers. Dive into various media types including newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. Develop a deeper understanding of media's role in our lives while expanding your vocabulary and honing language skills for media analysis. The course covers introduction to media literacy, fact vs. opinion identification, social vs. traditional media comparison, gender and identity representation, and culminates in a social media project. Gain valuable skills in critical thinking, media analysis, and English language proficiency, all within the context of contemporary media landscape.
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What you'll learn
Understand the concept of media literacy and its importance
Differentiate between facts and opinions in media content
Compare and contrast traditional and social media
Analyze advertisements and their targeting strategies
Identify various types of media bias
Evaluate diversity and representation in media
Skills you'll gain
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57 assignments
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course teaches non-native English speakers about U.S. media literacy while improving their language skills. It covers various types of media, including traditional and social platforms. Students learn to critically analyze media messages, identify bias, and understand the importance of diversity in media representation. The course employs a mix of video lectures, readings, and interactive assignments to enhance both media literacy and English language proficiency. It emphasizes practical skills such as fact-checking, comparing media sources, and evaluating advertisements, culminating in a final project on social media analysis.
Introduction to Media Literacy
Module 1 · 8 Hours to complete
Types of Media: Traditional vs. Social
Module 2 · 8 Hours to complete
Advertising
Module 3 · 7 Hours to complete
Bias in the Media
Module 4 · 7 Hours to complete
Diversity and the Media
Module 5 · 10 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Advising Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania
Lauren Fiori serves as an Advising Specialist at the English Language Programs (ELP) at the University of Pennsylvania, where she supports students in addressing academic concerns, course options, attendance questions, and ELP policies. Lauren joined the ELP as a lecturer in 2011 and transitioned into her current advising role in 2014. With experience teaching in Intensive Programs across the United States, South Korea, and the UAE, Lauren brings international expertise to her role. She holds a Bachelor's in Secondary Education and History from the University of Maryland and a Master's in Foreign Language Education/TESOL from Florida International University. Lauren is also pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Saint Joseph’s University.
Language Specialist at the University of Pennsylvania
Ian Nichols is a Language Specialist at the English Language Programs (ELP) at the University of Pennsylvania, where he has been teaching since January 2012. Ian specializes in general English and courses like English for Science and Business English, with a strong focus on grammar, vocabulary, and academic writing. He has also mentored numerous TESOL students at Penn's Graduate School of Education. Prior to joining the ELP, Ian taught academic English at Seoul National University and Missouri State University and also instructed writing courses for native speakers at Missouri State. Ian holds a graduate certificate in TESOL and a Master’s in English Literature from Missouri State University.
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