JRN 100W - MEDIA LITERACY

    Recent Professors
    C. McMorris
    Recent Semesters
    Winter 2027, Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    5.1Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Winter 2027 Sections
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    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Provides practice in accessing, analyzing, evaluating and creating news and information products across platforms with focus on veracity of facts and objectivity of presentation. Uses critical thinking skills to separate "fake news" from legitimate information, to assess the validity of various media products and to understand the history and roles of fabricated news, satire, advertising, propaganda, and accurate journalism.