Media Literacy
How media messages are constructed, targeted, and monetized - and how to read them critically.
2h 4m
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13
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This course includes:
- 2h 4m on-demand video (free)
- 13 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on mobile and TV
- Certificate of completion
What you'll learn
- Deconstruct media messages: who made this, for whom, and why
- Spot persuasion techniques in news, ads, and feeds
- Understand the economics behind 'free' media
- Consume media deliberately instead of by default
Official study guide
The complete 18-page companion book for Media Literacy, covering every module with worked examples, key terms, self-check questions, and a full glossary. Print it or read it offline.
Course content
2 sections · 13 lessons · 2h 4m- Crash Course Media Literacy PreviewPreview1m
- Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #110m
- History of Media Literacy, Part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #29m
- History of Media Literacy, Part 2: Crash Course Media Literacy #39m
- Media & the Mind: Crash Course Media Literacy #49m
- Media & Money: Crash Course Media Literacy #510m
- Influence & Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #69m
- Online Advertising: Crash Course Media Literacy #710m
Requirements
- •None
About this course
How media messages are constructed, targeted, and monetized - and how to read them critically. This curated learning path is organized into 2 modules and 13 lessons, taught by CrashCourse. MegaCourse adds structure, learning outcomes, progress tracking, and a shareable certificate of completion.
Who this course is for
- Students and lifelong learners
- Anyone who consumes news and social media
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Licensing & attribution
License: YouTube Standard License
Source: Video lessons by CrashCourse.
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