3 credits
Fall 2024 Lecture Upper Division
In our current moment, often known colloquially as the "Information Age," the veracity of information is of incredible importance, yet we see the viral spread and consumption of "bad" information: misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation. These three forms of information are spread globally regarding every event. Even though more people have access to information sources than ever before, we still are living in the age of mis/dis/malinformation.
Learning Outcomes1Apply theoretical frameworks to think critically about our information ecosystems.
2Respond critically, thoughtfully, and empathetically to the problematic of mis/dis/malinformation.
3Reflect on the impact of mis/dis/malinformation on everyday people, nations, and information ecosystems.
4Engage philosophical and critical debates about information from a range of disciplines.
5Recognize the various ways in which prominent social-media platforms facilitate the spread of mis/dis/malinformation.
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