This course introduces students and participants to how popular media and news outlets operate, with a specific focus on Pakistani media. The course focuses on how populist politics impacts information and media and how disinformation, 'alternative facts' and propaganda is formed, framed, disseminated, and mainstreamed into public discourse. The course will introduce participants to these principles by teaching them how to dissect and analyzing news clips in class and identifying the point where opinion is posited as a fact.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, the students should be able to:
- Identify and analyse the 5W's and H of journalism
- Distinguish between fake news and legitimately sourced information
- Identify how confirmation bias operates in Pakistani media
Course Fee: TBA
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Participants must register online through the CES website by clicking on their desired course and filling out a one-page form. Before starting the registration process, please ensure that you have a formal scanned picture (for CES smart card) and CNIC details. Incorrect information provided during the registration process will lead to cancellation of your enrolment at any stage, and participants will not be entitled to claim a refund.
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