Information Literacy, Agenda Setting and Digital Advocacy

This course comprehensively covers the core literacy skills of the digital age. It examines 7 components spanning media and information literacy, digital communication, data literacy and cybersecurity awareness. Through critical thinking standards and steps, participants acquire both analytical and practical thinking tools. The fact-checking module transfers methods to combat misinformation alongside real case studies. The agenda-setting module presents principles of effective meeting management. The final section analyzes Syria's digital advocacy campaigns—Aleppo Is Burning (#حلب_تحترق), Ghouta and Idlib campaigns—for strengths and weaknesses, drawing lessons from the global climate movement's success.