Develop critical media literacy skills through a comprehensive series of lectures and exercises. Explore techniques for selecting reliable news sources, identifying and countering online trolls, and recognizing the spread of false information. Learn to analyze misleading graphs and statistics, detect problematic headlines, and spot clickbait. Dive into logical fallacies, including those that have influenced medical practices and sparked historical witch hunts. Understand why people fall for misinformation and examine methods used to manipulate data and arguments. By the end of this educational content, gain valuable tools to navigate the complex media landscape and make informed decisions about the information you encounter.