Summer 2025
Fact-Checking for Civic Responsibility. This course is at full capacity and is no longer accepting applications.
Dates: June 03, 2025 - July 10, 2025Day/Time: Tuesday; Thursday 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Level: 100-Level
Certificate: Technology and Society*
Instructor: Darina Sarelska, American University in Bulgaria
Fact-Checking for Civic Responsibility focuses on media literacy and verification techniques to combat misinformation in civic spaces. The course emphasizes practical skills for critically engaging with online content, reflecting on the evolving landscape of fact-checking and content moderation on social media. Students will explore real-world case studies and collaborate with organizations like Poynter MediaWise, Google News Initiative, or other fact-checking initiatives to apply verification m
Credits: 3 US / 6 ECTS