Fake News: Fact and Fiction :1واحد
Fake News: Fact and Fiction
جلسه 5
In Fake News: Fact and Fiction we break down the concepts and language connected with 'fake news'. In this episode we look at the expression 'identity signalling'. Why do some people feel compelled to share 'fake news'? Find out.
تمرین 1
Agendas, actors and algorithms
Why do people share fake news?
Fake news seems to be everywhere. We're told to avoid it, but every time we go on social media, we have to question whether what we're reading is true or not. So, what are the reasons why some people feel compelled to share 'fake news'?
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Key vocabulary
agenda
a plan of things to be done that may be secret or hidden
actor
a person, state or organisation that uses power and influence to promote an agenda
motive
a reason for doing something
identity signalling
showing that you belong to a group by sharing content whether you think it is true or not
algorithm
a set of software instructions that, for example, shows you personalised content on social media
To do
Try our quiz to see how well you've learned today's language.
Fake News quiz
3 Questions
Test yourself on the vocabulary
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تمرین
Test yourself on the vocabulary
Hint
Which is the correct definition of 'identity signalling'?Question 1 of 3
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تمرین
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Hint
Which word or expression means 'a reason for doing something'?Question 2 of 3
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تمرین
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Hint
It's not always 'overt'.Question 3 of 3
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