Media Literacy COMM-2413: Module 4
Free Speech & Censorship Required Videos Key Focus Explore:
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Media Literacy COMM-2413: Module 3
Media Economics Required Activity Key Focus Consider how media companies make money, how clicks influence content, and why sensational or misleading content can attract audiences.
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Media Literacy COMM-2413: Module 2
How People Use Media Assignment: Media-Free Day & Evaluation of Experience Choose one weekday to spend without media. You may: You should not use media for entertainment or personal consumption, including: Reflection Essay Write a 400–600-word essay describing your experience. Consider the following:
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Media Literacy COMM-2413: Module 1
Week 1: Media Literacy Assignment: Media Diary & Assessment of Media Use This assignment has two parts and is designed to help you examine your personal media habits. Part 1: Media Diary Track your media use from when you wake up on Friday, 1/23, through bedtime on Tuesday, 1/27 using the Excel file provided in…
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Media Literacy COMM-2413
COMM-2413: Media Literacy explores how media influences the way people understand, interpret, and interact with the world around them. The course examines everyday media consumption, including social media, news, advertising, entertainment, and digital technologies such as search engines and artificial intelligence. Students are encouraged to reflect on their own media habits while developing a deeper…
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MHA-140 Intro to Mental Health: Module 8
Wrap-up and reflection As we close out this course, this module gives you space to pause, reflect, and consider how everything you’ve learned connects to your life, your community, and your future path. Instead of diving into new content, you’ll look back on the big ideas: how mental health impacts society, why early support matters,…
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MHA-140 Intro to Mental Health: Module 7
Trends and emerging issues in mental health care The field of mental health is always evolving. This module looks at current trends like telehealth, shifts in public policy, and efforts to improve access and equity. You’ll consider how these changes affect both providers and clients. Discussions: Mental Health in the Headlines Mental health is showing…
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MHA-140 Intro to Mental Health: Module 6
Education, Certification and Licensure This module focuses on the educational paths and credentials needed for careers in mental health. You’ll learn what’s required to work in various roles and gain insight into how to plan a career in this field. Discussion: Build Your Mental Health Dream Team Mental health care is rarely provided by one…
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MHA-140 Intro to Mental Health: Module 5
Mental Health treatment settings Mental health services are provided in many different settings. In this module, you’ll learn about inpatient care, outpatient services, community-based programs, and more. You’ll explore how each setting serves different populations and needs. Discussion: Prisons as the New Asylum? This documentary, The New Asylums, originally aired in 2005. While some aspects…
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MHA-140 Intro to Mental Health: Module 3
This module introduces common mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders. You’ll also explore how mental health needs vary across life stages and how culture and environment play a role in diagnosis and treatment. Discussion: Culture and Mental Health Culture plays a big role in how mental health is understood, experienced, and…
