Media Literacy

About this Course

Course Description

This course is designed to develop students' ability to analyze the language used in different types of media in order to better understand the messages they are sending. This course also focuses on developing and improving students' critical thinking skills specifically in analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating the language usages in various forms of media.

Course Learning Outcomes

1 ) Demonstrate the ability to interpret and analyse media forms
2 ) Display appropriate values and attitudes in understanding media

Course Details

STATUS : Open
DURATION : FLEXIBLE
EFFORT : 2 hours per week
MODE : 100% Online
COURSE LEVEL : Intermediate
LANGUAGE : English
CLUSTER : Social Science & Humanities ( SS )

 Syllabus

1.1 Introduction to Media Literacy
1.2 Definitions of Media
1.3 Genres in Media
1.4 Traditional vs New Media
1.5 Printed Media & What They Do
1.6 Teaching Video
1.7 Activity
1.8 Assessment
1.9 Additional Materials

2.1 Introduction to Concepts in Media Literacy
2.2 Core Concepts, Key Questions & Critical Media Literacy
2.3 Fundamental
2.4 Teaching Video
2.5 Activity
2.6 Assessment
2.7 Additional Materials

3.1 Language in Media
3.2 2021 Most Popular Media
3.3 Article - 10 Top Media Trends for 2021
3.4 The Internet is Changing the Language
3.5 The History of Emoticons & Emojis
3.6 Emojis & their Meanings
3.7 The Use of Abbreviations
3.8 What are Memes?
3.9 Codes
3.10 Stuart Hall's Encoding / Decoding Model
3.11 Teaching Video
3.12 Activity
3.13 Assessment
3.14 Additional Materials

4.1 Authenticity
4.2 Transparency in Media
4.3 Confidentiality & Consent
4.4 Dealing with Media Plagiarism
4.5 Managing Audience & Conclusion of the Chapter
4.6 Teaching Video
4.7 Activity
4.8 Assessment

5.1 Assessing Media Literacy 1
5.2 Assessing Media Literacy 2
5.3 Media Literacy & Terms
5.4 Media Literacy - The Power (and Responsibility) of
5.5 To Think or Not to Think
5.6 Teaching Video
5.7 Activity
5.8 Assessment

6.1 Creating & Curating Content
6.2 Media Bias & Critical Skills
6.3 Multimedia Skills
6.4 Media Skills in the Real World
6.5 Teaching Video
6.6 Activity
6.7 Assessment
6.8 Additional Material: How to Spot Fake News?

7.1 Appreciating Media 1
7.2 Appreciating Media 2
7.3 Appreciating Media 3
7.4 Appreciating Media 4
7.5 Video: Learning from the Pros
7.6 Teaching Video
7.7 Activity
7.8 Assessment

8.1 What is the Future of Journalism?
8.2 5 Ways to use Social Media as a Journalist
8.3 How is Social Media Changing Journalism?
8.4 How to Talk like a Newscaster?
8.5 How to be a great News Reporter?
8.6 Content Writing Tutorial for Beginners
8.7 How to Outsource Content Creation
8.8 Stand Out on Social Media as an Entrepreneur
8.9 13 Proven Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Business and Entrepreneurs
8.10 Teaching Video
8.11 Activity
8.12 Assessment

9.1 Introduction to Digital Marketing for Beginners: What is Digital Marketing?
9.2 Prospect of Media Literacy II
9.3 Should Developers Generalize or Specialize?
9.4 How to Vlog: Your Simple Guide to Getting Started
9.5 Teaching Videos
9.6 Activity
9.7 Assessments

10.1 Issues in Media Literacy 1
10.2 Issues in Media Literacy 2
10.3 Issues in Media Literacy 3
10.4 Issues in Media Literacy 4
10.5 How to Spot Fake News?
10.6 Fake News: Fact & Fiction - What do you Know about Information?
10.7 Teaching Video
10.8 Activity
10.9 Assessment

Our Instructor

DR. RAZLINA BINTI RAZALI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

DR. MARCIA JANE A/P GANASAN

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

NOR AZIRA BINTI MOHD RADZI

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

ADI AFZAL BIN AHMAD

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

DR. HAFIZAH BINTI HAJIMIA

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

NOORAZALIA IZHA BINTI HARON

Course Instructor
UiTM Kampus Arau

 Frequently Asked Questions

A1 : Students who are taking Communication programs/courses.