Beyond 'Real VS. Fake:' How to Survive the News
Go from surviving to thriving. Learn crucial skills to assess news credibility -- and see the big picture! Pull back the curtain on diverse issues in the news. And be empowered by learning new methods to make sense of our screen media era.
Do you get news from TV or TikTok? From radio, or Apple Podcast? Newspapers, or Google? Do cries of 'fake news' and social media disinformation make you wonder if the truth is even out there? Believe the headlines, or not. Verifying what's real is always a thing, especially in times like these. Learn the precision skills we all need to assess news media credibility. And whether you're a beginner or a returning professional, finally learn which sources to trust in our screen-media society.
We'll explore diverse news examples to pull back the curtain on 21st-century media, info, and propaganda. And by learning basic verifiable methods, you'll be empowered to make more sense of the real world. This class builds transferable skills to analyze the news -- as well as media tech industries '' and it also promotes personal and professional growth.
| CRN | Class type | Location | Days & time | Dates | Seats available | More info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45860 | In-person | Southeast TABOR 124 | Saturday from 11am to 12:50pm | From September 28 through November 2, 2024 | Instructor: Andrew D Butz Tuition: $79 Fees: $0 |
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