"Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy that includes the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect and take action, using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world."
This subfield investigates the role of media in shaping educational practices and policies, including the impact of media on formal and informal learning.
Media Literacy: Understanding how media messages influence individuals and society.
New Media Technologies: Introduction to digital platforms and tools that facilitate media production, distribution, and consumption.
Global Media Systems: Comparing the different media systems and regulatory frameworks across the world.
Media and Democracy: The impact of media on the democratic processes and functions.
Critical Theory: Introduction to critical theories that can inform analysis of the role of media in society.
Media Ethics: Analyzing the ethics and responsibilities involved in media production and consumption.
Media Policy: Exploring policy decisions and agendas that shape media industries and media technologies.
Cultural Studies: Understanding the role of media in framing cultural identity and practices.
Media and Social Movements: The role of media in social change and its impact on social movements.
Media and Education: The ways in which media intersects with educational institutions and practices.
Media and Health: The impact of media on health attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors.
Media and Gender: Understanding the role of media in the construction of gender identity and norms.
Media and Race: Analyzing the impact of media on cultural understandings of race and ethnicity.
Media Representation and Stereotypes: Examining the role of media in creating and perpetuating stereotypes.
Media Ownership and Control: Understanding the impact of media ownership on news and information dissemination.
Print media: Delivering news, articles, and other content through publications like newspapers, magazines, books, and brochures.
Broadcast media: Provides news, entertainment, and education through radio and television channels.
Digital media: Consists of all the content that is produced and distributed over the internet, social media, blogs, podcasts, and digital publications.
Social media: Platforms that allow users to share content, messages, and interact with each other, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Video media: The production and creation of video content for education and entertainment purposes.
Interactive media: Relies on user participation to produce and consume content, like video games, quizzes, and educational apps.
Outdoor media: Advertising and promotional content delivered through physical mediums like billboards, signs, and posters.
Educational media: Designed specifically for learning purposes, such as textbooks, educational games, interactive maps, webinars, e-learning platforms, among others.
Film media: The production of movies, documentaries, and other cinematic content for entertainment and educational purposes.
Art media: Visual and graphic content produced for exhibitions, museums, and galleries, including paintings, sculptures, and other art forms.
Music media: Provides musical content through recording studios, concerts, radio, and digital distribution.
News media: Delivery of current events and other related content through newspapers, TV, and online platforms.
Advertising media: Strategies and tactics for promoting brands, products, and services, including TV commercials, billboards, and online ads.
Fashion media: The creation and promotion of fashion-related content, such as magazines, shows, and advertising campaigns.
"Media literacy is not restricted to one medium and is understood as a set of competencies that are essential for work, life, and citizenship."
"Media literacy education is intended to promote awareness of media influence and create an active stance towards both consuming and creating media."
"Media literacy education is part of the curriculum in the United States and some European Union countries."
"An interdisciplinary global community of media scholars and educators engages in knowledge and scholarly and professional journals and national membership associations."
"...the ability to access and analyze media messages as well as create, reflect and take action."
"...using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world."
"Media literacy is not restricted to one medium."
"Media literacy is understood as a set of competencies that are essential for work, life, and citizenship."
"Media literacy education is intended to promote awareness of media influence."
"Media literacy education is intended to create an active stance towards both consuming and creating media."
"Media literacy education is part of the curriculum in the United States and some European Union countries."
"Media literacy is an expanded conceptualization of literacy."
"Media literacy is not restricted to one medium."
"Media literacy education is intended to promote awareness of media influence."
"An interdisciplinary global community of media scholars and educators engages in knowledge and scholarly and professional journals and national membership associations."
"...using the power of information and communication to make a difference in the world."
"Media literacy is understood as a set of competencies that are essential for work, life, and citizenship."
"Media literacy education is intended to create an active stance towards both consuming and creating media."
"Media literacy education is part of the curriculum in the United States and some European Union countries."