Week 1. Critical Thinking and 21st Century Media

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Module Objectives

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Define the term critical thinking
Discuss how critical thinking relates to logic, the truth or falsity of statements, knowledge and personal empowerment
Describe ways to detect errors in thinking and the attitudes and feelings that distort reasoning.
Describe impediments to critical thinking: how we think and what we think.

Chapter 1: The Power of Critical Thinking

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Cooper, S. (2014, May 10). Whatever happened to Netscape? Retrieved July 30, 2015, from http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/10/history-of-netscape/
Bennett, S. (2014, December 9). The Evolution of Social Media (2004-14) [INFOGRAPHIC]. Retrieved July 30, 2015, from http://www.adweek.com/socialtimes/evolution-social-media/503697
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Course Objectives

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Use inquiry and critical thinking strategies to examine primary source media for author intent, audience, and media communication effectiveness.

Examine factors such as perspective, bias, author intent, audience, and cultural impact.

Locate research that reflects how 21st century media is used in various media communication contexts and for multiple media communication purposes.

Identify ways in which 21st century media can be evaluated for authenticity, validity, and reliability.

Demonstrate ability to ethically use 21st century media through citation, attribution, and copyright.