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Course Description

In a world saturated with sensational headlines and emotionally charged news, it's easy to get swept away by first impressions. You are invited to approach news consumption as a forensic scientist approaches a crime scene: with logic, detachment, and curiosity. Using critical thinking tools, students will analyze contemporary news stories, examining sources, motives, language, biases, and visual presentation — to distinguish between fact, opinion, and manipulation. The goal is not just to critique the news but to cultivate intellectual independence and a balanced, thoughtful worldview.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
•    Recognize emotional triggers in news media and develop self-awareness of personal biases.
•    Apply critical thinking methods to dissect and analyze news stories.
•    Identify logical fallacies, rhetorical techniques, and evidence quality in media reports.
•    Evaluate the motives and biases of news outlets and content creators.
•    Construct well-rounded, independent conclusions about contemporary events.
•    Develop strategies for ongoing media literacy and lifelong critical thinking.
 
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