CS2408 MISINFORMATION & MEDIA LITERACY

This course helps you critically understand and respond to one of today's most pressing challenges: misinformation. You will learn why people believe and share it, how it spreads across media systems, and what strategies can be used to combat it. By combining theory with hands-on projects, the course equips you with the skills to analyze misinformation and build media literacy in a rapidly evolving information environment. Whether you plan to pursue a career in journalism, strategic communication, public policy, research, or education, this course will prepare you to address misinformation effectively and ethically across diverse contexts.