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This seminar explores the "truth war" in digital media, examining how fake news and algorithms shape politics, social movements, and public opinion. Through case studies and debates, students analyze media manipulation, algorithmic control, and ethical challenges in information sharing. Ideal for those interested in media, politics, technology, business, or ethics, this course equips students with critical thinking tools to assess digital media’s impact on power and decision-making.

Prerequisites: Freshman standing.

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Units

Pass no pass

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Inter collegiate athletes only

Level Limit

Letters and science

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CHAJDAS T W
Tymoteusz Chajdas
4.0
14 reviews
Fall 2025 . Chajdas T W
GIRV 2124
T
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
Winter 2026 . Chajdas T W
HSSB 1211
T
13:00 PM - 13:50 PM
INT 86FA Chajdas T W Fall 2025 Total: 19
INT 86FA Chajdas T W Summer 2025 Total: 19
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WRIT107J . Chajdas T W 2 Months Ago

he assigns too much busy work but the class is interesting.

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WRIT2 . Chajdas T W 4 Months Ago

tym is super nice and the class was fun. the assignments are good too, not too much work but definitely improved my writing skills in the process of doing them. also he doesn't use the textbook that most other writ 2 profs use, he provides his own materials so you don't have to buy anything

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WRIT2 . Chajdas T W 10 Months Ago

Uses contract grading method, so you won't know your grade until after your final paper, and it's at his discretion. Class itself is chill. Just participate in class, do your group activities and weekly assignments, and complete your 3 papers on time. Tym does a good job getting every student to engage in the class.

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WRIT2 . Chajdas T W 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Uses contract grading, so if you complete every assignment (regardless of the quality of the work), you'll have a B in the class. After that, the final in the class is a paper convincing him to give you an A. Would definitely recommend this as an easy GE.

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WRIT2 . Chajdas T W 1 Year, 10 Months Ago

He is a nice guy. All the instructions for activities were only given in class, so attendance is mandatory. The in-class activities were fun and required communication with classmates, so be ready to speak. Fair grading. He did give a lot of instruction for writing assignments this quarter. I think everyone got good results.

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WRIT2 . Chajdas T W 1 Year, 11 Months Ago

Nice professor, you should attend class for graded in-class activities but it always went by kinda fast and I never minded going. I got good grades on my papers and he gives thorough feedback. Little homework, just a short reading once a week and project builders for essays.

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