English for Media Literacy MOOC

The owner of this badge successfully completed “the Online Professional English Network’s (OPEN) English for Media Literacy Massive Open Online Course (MOOC). The OPEN program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, with funding provided by the U.S. government, and administered by FHI 360. This MOOC is designed to help high-beginner/ low-intermediate English language learners improve their English and their media literacy skills at the same time. Course objectives included the following: 1. Build media literacy vocabulary and identify foundational concepts about media and media literacy, 2. Investigate the evolution of mass media and weigh the pros and cons of social media, 3. Explore the world of advertising and identify targeted marketing strategies, 4. Analyze sources and detect bias, 4. Analyze diversity representation in media messages, and 5. Apply reading strategies to improve reading speed and comprehension.