COVID Related Misinformation

This course will help students learn about the various types of COVID-related misinformation and the impact it has on public health and safety. It discusses the sources of COVID-related misinformation, the motivations behind its spread, and the strategies used to counter it.

The course will also examine the role of social media and other digital platforms in the dissemination of COVID-related misinformation and the challenges faced by journalists, health experts, and others in providing accurate information to the public. Students will also learn about the strategies used by governments, international organizations, and civil society groups to counter COVID-related misinformation and promote accurate information about the pandemic.

In addition, the course will also provide practical skills for recognizing and avoiding false information, as well as for sharing accurate information about the pandemic with others.

By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of the problem of COVID-related misinformation, the skills they need to recognize and avoid false information, and the tools they need to promote accurate information about the pandemic.