UNESCO supports the launch of an online course in Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and intercultural dialogue. The course is designed for teachers, policy makers and professionals to become agents of change through the development of MIL competencies in their communities and through enhancing intercultural understanding. It is led by the Media and Information Literacy (MIL) and Intercultural Dialogue University Network and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and will be offered over 13 weeks, from 25 February to 31 May 2013.
The course will focus on the following subjects:
- Intercultural dialogue and citizenship
- Freedom of expression, freedom of information and understanding the news
- Representation and languages in media and information
- Advertising and citizenship
- Information literacy and library skills
- Communication
- MIL and teaching/learning
- MIL policies and strategies
- Citizens and the media and technologies
- Global media/technologies in an increasingly connected world
- Internet opportunities and challenges
Participants will need regular access to a computer and Internet connection to download documents, listen to podcasts and view online videos. Most sessions will be self-directed, with online interaction with the course presenters, while four ‘live’ sessions will be presented globally by international guest lecturers.
Participants who complete the programme at basic or intermediate levels will receive a certificate of completion. Participants who successfully complete the advanced level will be eligible to receive advanced standing towards a Master or Graduate Certificate in Education at QUT.
There are no associated fees to participants who wish to apply to this course. You can download and complete the application form by 18 January 2013.
More information about the course is available here