My Path to Media Literacy: Enrolling in the University of Pennsylvania's Coursera Course I n today’s world, we are constantly surrounded by media. From the news on our phones to advertisements on TV, media plays a huge role in shaping our perceptions and decisions. So, how do we navigate through this media overload? How do we critically engage with the content we consume every day? That’s where media literacy comes in, and my recent course in English for Media Literacy at the University of Pennsylvania helped me get a deeper understanding of how to become a more discerning media consumer. Let me walk you through what I learned in the first few weeks of this engaging course. Week 1: What Exactly is Media Literacy? The first week of the course was all about getting to the heart of what media literacy is and why it’s essential in today’s media-driven world. Key Takeaways : Understanding Media Literacy : The course kicked off by introducing the concept of media literacy—essentia...
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