Introduction to Information Literacies

Foundational introduction to current and historical role and impact of information literacy—ability to identify, locate, critically evaluate, use, and create information effectively and ethically, for personal and scholarly uses. Topics include theory and practice related to impact of economic, legal, and social/environmental issues on development of, access to, use, and assessment of information, currently and historically; developing and refining information researching questions; conducting effective information researching; distinguishing among and critically evaluating information researching tools such as Google and databases, as well as types of items, such as ads, opinions, and factual studies; documenting sources used in information researching; effectively helping others learn information researching and critical thinking in support of equity and inclusivity; and designing, creating, and assessing online educational learning objects as positive contributions to addressing social/environmental issues. Concurrently scheduled with course C115.

S/U or letter grading.