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Module 5: Misinformation & Disinformation - Who is Telling the Truth?

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Module 2

This module is focused on writing technologies, the history of the book, and the future of books and narrative. You will learn about key concepts related to theories and practices of literacies, reading, and information use. You will also be able to define and critically analyze the role of books as objects of text and how the history of the book as a material object and as an agent of intellectual and social change helps us understand contemporary online and multimodal narratives. You will read articles by Hastreiter, Delemos and Piazza that discuss the future of books and how technology is impacting them. Digital Literacy Snapshot - Optional-Mini Assignment Description / Instructions: Assess your digital literacy experiences focusing on how you engage with web communities and online platforms. Reflect briefly on how these experiences have shaped your digital identity. Task: Reflective Narrative: Record a short narrative (no more than 7 minutes; 3 minutes is perfect!) about you...

Module 1: Introduction

The readings in Module 1 of the syllabus for the New Media Narratives course explore the concept of new media and its relationship to storytelling, technology, and culture. In "What is New Media," Manovich discusses the concept of new media and its relationship to traditional media forms, such as print, radio, and television. He argues that new media technologies, such as the internet and digital media, have fundamentally changed the way that we create and consume media, and have expanded the possibilities for storytelling and communication. In "Story Machines: How Computers Have Become Creative Writers," Sharples and Pérez y Pérez engage with the fascinating topic of computational creativity. This work examines whether and how computers can participate in creative writing, delving into the advancements in AI and machine learning. The authors explore the implications of computer-generated narratives and the evolving relationship between human and machine in the real...

Module 5

Module Overview: This module provides a critical and interdisciplinary examination of the pervasive issues of misinformation and disinformation within digital ecosystems. It distinguishes between these two phenomena—misinformation as unintentionally inaccurate information and disinformation as deliberately deceptive content—and explores their overlap and societal impacts. A key focus is the role of social media algorithms and echo chambers in amplifying false information, creating polarized environments, and shaping public perceptions. Students engage with psychological theories to understand why misinformation spreads, including cognitive biases, emotional triggers, and the influence of social validation. The module introduces practical tools and methodologies for fact-checking, equipping students with strategies to identify, analyze, and combat misinformation. These skills are applied in real-world contexts, emphasizing the ethical responsibility of communicators and citizens in addr...

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