MJFC 300 : Co-Curricular: Truth Be Told
Using fact-checking as a methodology, learn to use crowd-sourced information and investigative reporting techniques to examine claims about the black community in public debate. Modeled on teaching hospital method of learning-by-doing this course turns the classroom into a newsroom with students, professors and professionals working to produce community-driven news and information. Learn how democracy is threatened byfake news, bots, and trolls, and how fact-checking can help counter those challenges. Develop advanced research and multimedia storytelling skills.
Prerequisites/Permissions
MJFC 201 Multimedia Storytelling