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About the Course

Welcome to English for Media Literacy, a course created by the University of Pennsylvania, and funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Office of English Language Programs. To enroll in this course for free, click on “Enroll now” and then select "Full Course. No certificate." This course is designed for non-native English speakers who are interested in learning more about U.S. media literacy. In this course, you will explore different types of mass media, such as newspapers, magazines, television, and social media. This course will also give you the opportunity to develop a broader understanding of the role media plays in our lives, while building your vocabulary and giving you the language skills needed to analyze what you read and watch. The first unit in this course will provide an introduction to media literacy and give you an opportunity to evaluate your own media literacy level. In unit 2, you will learn how to identify facts versus opinions in the media. The next unit in the course will focus on the differences between social media and traditional media, while unit 4 will look at how gender and identity are covered in the media. In the final unit of the course, you will demonstrate your increased media literacy by through a culminating final project on social media. Development of this course was funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Office of English Language Programs. Unless otherwise noted, all course materials are available for re-use, repurposing and free distribution under a Creative Commons 4.0 Attribution license....

Top reviews

DT

Jan 26, 2019

I learned a lot from this online course especially the skills in media literacy. Thank you very much University of Pennsylvania. God bless to all staff and the people behind this program. More power!

LB

Feb 8, 2019

This course helps people to b knowledgeable in a very accessible way. Through Coursra you can study even in different places. Also you will get a Certificate that will be valubale to every learner.

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By Vanessa G G

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Feb 20, 2024

The course is really good and complete but should be updated.

By Nguyễn Q V

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Aug 2, 2017

This course helps me knows more about media in my country

By Griselda S

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Jul 10, 2022

great course, it was amazing to learn that.

By obaike i

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Mar 8, 2018

Very invaluable. Kudos! #TeamCoursera

By Myrna C

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Jan 25, 2018

This course has help me to understand

By Osama S

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May 8, 2017

helpful, entertaining and easy course

By Mayen G P

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Nov 23, 2017

THANK YOU SO MUCH HELPING ME LEARN..

By Hsu C

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Jan 29, 2020

For a starter, it is a good course.

By Kristel L

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Dec 17, 2017

Pretty basic but ok, it was good.

By 李玳汶

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Nov 6, 2017

The contents are really enriched.

By Kimberlee M

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May 8, 2023

have learn alot in this course.

By Samba S

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Nov 10, 2017

A very interesting course!

By Қабибуллаева А Ж

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Apr 4, 2020

Its fantastic course!

By Dave L E

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Sep 5, 2017

It is a nice course

By Yelyzaveta S

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May 16, 2017

Спасибо!

By HANENA G T

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Dec 3, 2022

good

By Salma B

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Jul 6, 2021

good

By Jave L C O

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Sep 6, 2017

Good

By Trang P

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May 7, 2017

A helpful course with basic knowledge about media. For those who wants to improve both media literacy and their English skills, this course is what I would suggest you.

By Javier, J M B

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Sep 12, 2023

good course online

By Deleted A

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Nov 22, 2017

good

By Krishanu S

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Mar 19, 2018

I wish there was more to it. This course could be improved in so many different ways!

By Kathryn C

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Mar 3, 2017

Not for me