Name: English for Media Literacy
Brand: University of Pennsylvania
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.9 (593 reviews)

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About the Course

Welcome to English for Media Literacy, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy. In this course, you will explore different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. This course will also give you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives, while building your vocabulary and giving you the language skills needed to analyze what you read and watch. The first unit in this course will provide an introduction to media literacy and give you an opportunity to evaluate your own media literacy level. In unit 2, you will learn how to identify facts versus opinions in the media. The next unit in the course will focus on the differences between social media and traditional media, while unit 4 will look at how gender and identity are covered in the media. In the final unit of the course, you will demonstrate your increased media literacy by through a culminating final project on social media. Development of this course was funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of English Language Programs. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license....

Top reviews

Feb 25, 2019

It was a really effective way of learning. By this course, I was able to advance my knowledge about media literacy and as a student be able to adapt this learning in daily basis.

Sep 15, 2017

this course makes one understand media in a very clear and precise way, which is very essential for a vigilant person to take informed and balanced decisions in today's digital age

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By Жулдыз К

May 19, 2022

Thank you very much for this opportunity!

By GRACE F C

Apr 27, 2020

Thank you so much..i.gained a lot.. kudos

By Оксана П

Jul 12, 2018

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By Rovie P M

Oct 3, 2017

I hope I can comply and pass this course.

By anas a

Mar 23, 2017

Knowledgeable course for all individuals

By Валентин А

Jul 21, 2021

Very interesting, available. Thank you!

By Ralko T

Jul 17, 2020

This course was very useful for my job.

By Aastha S

Jun 21, 2022

It was a pleasant learning experience.

By Andrei S

Feb 17, 2021

Easy to follow and well structured! :)

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By Emmanuel A G

Sep 12, 2019

It is very fun and educational. Indeed

By Nguy?n H B V

Jul 23, 2019

so useful for analying media products.

By Pete L

Dec 29, 2017

Thanks for the course and the teachers

By Angela S p

Jul 8, 2024

Excelente curso aprendí mucho gracias

By Suellen B

Jun 2, 2021

This a great course, i learn so much.

By Moldakhmetova Z

Apr 6, 2022

I am so happy that I got this course

By Pakeeza Z

Apr 29, 2023

It was an enjoyable and fun course.

By Inkar A

Jun 6, 2022

great course! Thank you very much!

By Leonardo A H T

Jun 11, 2020

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By Jinggoy S M

Nov 15, 2017

Very helpful and interesting course

By Blnd m a

Nov 8, 2017

amazing course i defiantly like it

By Катя В

Apr 11, 2017

Very interesting and useful course

By Kairdynova K E

Nov 3, 2022

Thank a lot for this apportunity!

By Prabasara B

Feb 7, 2023

I think this course really good.

By Abdigaliyeva Z

Jun 14, 2022

очень полезный и интересный курс