Media Literacy in the Age of Disinformation | In Person (MPC LF103)
Course Description:Media literacy—applying critical thinking to distinguish fact from propaganda—is essential in today's media environment. Now seen by political operatives as a threat to their version of truth, careful analysis of media content is more important than ever to preserving democracy. Susan Meister, recognizing the challenges facing journalists, formed the Media Literacy Coalition to show how false information can mislead people and why analytical skills are key to exposing it. She will discuss the importance of media literacy in today's information landscape, while Dr. Daisy Martin, an expert on recognizing disinformation, will explain how to avoid unintentionally aiding those who use media to deceive. |
Tuition: $0.00 Additional Fees: $0.00 |
Day/Time
Wednesday, Oct. 1, *1:30 – 2:30 p.m.* (1 session)
Location
Lecture Forum 103, Monterey Peninsula College
Facilitator:
Susan Meister is the founder of the Monterey-based Media Literacy Coalition, made up of national experts in government, library science, journalism, education, and public policy. Its mission is to advance critical thinking so people of all ages can distinguish fact from propaganda.
Daisy Martin, Ph.D., is founding director of the History & Civics Project at UC Santa Cruz and a member of the UC Irvine and UC Santa Cruz Media Literacy Collaborative.