OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 01/13/2026
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Course Details
| Course Title |
What in the World is Going On? |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN1900 |
| Host College |
Seneca College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SE-CUL493 |
| Start Date |
01/13/2026 |
| End Date |
04/21/2026 |
| Course Fee |
$381.50 |
| Hours |
42 |
| Pre-requisites |
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| Course Description |
News stories confront us with people, places, issues, and crises from around the world. An understanding of background issues helps us make informed judgements. This subject focuses on the main news stories of the day and looks for your critical interpretations. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 20%, Assignments 55%, Final Assessment 25% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Other Details |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Media Literacy |
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| Author |
W. James Potter |
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| Publisher |
Sage |
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| Edition |
10th |
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| ISBN |
9781071814499 |
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