Masato Kajimoto

Dr. Masato Kajimoto is an Assistant Professor at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at the University of Hong Kong. Masato specializes in news literacy education, multimedia storytelling, and social media in journalism. Before beginning a career in teaching and research, he worked as an online reporter and a web producer for CNN International. Masato designed HKU04x Making Sense of News believing that each one of us needs a little guidance in examining the validity of information before quickly responding to daily news reports.
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Coursera

University of Hong Kong,The State University of New York

Making Sense of the News: News Literacy Lessons for Digital Citizens (Coursera)

Education

In an era where information is abundant yet often misleading, 'Making Sense of the News' offers a comprehensive guide for discerning truth from falsehood in our digital age. This course provides learners with the tools needed to navigate today's media landscape critically, ensuring informed decision-making and responsible citizenship.

May 18th 2026

5-12 Weeks

Education Citizenship Literacy

EdX

University of Hong Kong,HKUx

Making Sense of News (edX)

Social Sciences

In this comprehensive online course, 'Making Sense of News', you'll learn essential skills for navigating the complex world of modern journalism. From understanding media bias to identifying reliable sources, this course empowers you to critically analyze and interpret news stories with confidence. Whether you're a student, professional, or an everyday news consumer, this course will help you make sense of the information overload and become a more informed citizen.

No sessions available

4 Weeks

Media Social Media Critical Thinking

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