What Alison says about this course
This course begins with an introduction to media literacy and shows you how you can evaluate your own media literacy level. You will then learn how to identify facts versus opinions in the media.
What you will cover
Alison splits this short course into 6 modules across 23 topics, about 3 hours of study in total.
- Introduction to Media Literacy — 5 topics
- Types of Media: Traditional vs. Social — 4 topics
- Advertising — 5 topics
- Bias in the Media — 4 topics
- Diversity and the Media — 4 topics
- English for Media Literacy - Course Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.