The Basics of Media: Explore what constitutes the media aside from the traditional forms like newspapers and television. Currently, media has expanded into online streaming, podcasts, etc. When Elon Musk proclaimed ‘You Are the Media’  – What did he mean? 

Media Bias: Learn that the majority of news has an agenda. Uncover what media bias is and how to spot it and how to understand their own bias and apply them to media examples. 

Media Narrative: Everyone sees the world around them with their own unique perspective. This sense concept alludes to the media industry and this often facilitates certain events to be told from different perspectives, hence narratives. 

How to Regulate Social Media: Discuss the positives and negatives of social media and how to regulate use so as to utilize it in a safe way. 

What Makes a Good Headline: Develop journalism techniques that can draw in and attract readers. What makes a good headline – Does negative news really ‘sell’ better thus providing the famed phrase – If it bleeds …it leads.’ 

Media Discernment + Fake News: In a world of 24/7 news cycles, how can students critically analyze ‘news’ and gain understanding if the content is real or fake?

*Students must be proficient in written and spoken English to join. 
*This is a one-week course. Please view the recommended Summer Academy schedule HERE