Learning Outcomes

In this free course, you will learn how to:

• Indicate the similarities and differences between misinformation and disinformation as forms of false information
• Discuss the impact of false information on individuals, groups, and society
• Summarise the spread of false information through traditional and modern platforms
• Recognise fake news, propaganda, and conspiracy theories as avatars of false information
• Describe the ways by which cognitive and confirmation biases influence the spread of false information
• Explain the ways by which false information spreads through social and echo chambers
• Select the notable case studies that illustrate the ways false news spreads and influences public opinion
• List the ways to identify and verify false information
• Discuss the various aspects of critical thinking, including strategies and practical exercises to build them
• Describe the ways by which media literacy helps identify persuasive strategies, false dichotomies, and logical fallacies
• Outline the methodologies governments, tech companies, and CSOs adopt to combat false information
• Explain the 4T Framework and its role in combating false information