Media literacy

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.[1] Media literacy applies to different types of media,[2] and is seen as an important skill for work, life, and citizenship.[1]

Examples of media literacy include reflecting on one's media choices,[3] identifying sponsored content,[4] recognizing stereotypes,[5] analyzing propaganda[6] and discussing the benefits, risks, and harming of media use.[7] Critical analysis skills can be developed through practices like constructivist media decoding[8] and lateral reading,[9] which entails looking at multiple perspectives in assessing the quality of a particular piece of media.[10] Media literacy also includes the ability to create and share messages as a socially responsible communicator, and the practices of safety and civility, information access, and civic voice and engagement are sometimes referred to as digital citizenship.[11]

Media literacy education is the process used to advance media literacy competencies, and it is intended to promote awareness of media influence and create an active stance towards both consuming and creating media.[12] Media literacy education is taught and studied in many countries around the world.[13] Finland has been cited as one of the leading countries that invests significantly in media literacy.[14][15]

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  4. ^ Claybourn, Cole (November 14, 2023). "What Is Media Literacy? What Parents Need to Know". US News & World Report.
  5. ^ Scharrer, Erica; Ramasubramanian, Srividya (March 2015). "Intervening in the Media's Influence on Stereotypes of Race and Ethnicity: The Role of Media Literacy Education". Journal of Social Issues. 71 (1): 171–185. doi:10.1111/josi.12103. hdl:1969.1/188011. ISSN 0022-4537.
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  7. ^ Cho, Hyunyi; Cannon, Julie; Lopez, Rachel; Li, Wenbo (2022-01-16). "Social media literacy: A conceptual framework". New Media & Society. 26 (2): 941–960. doi:10.1177/14614448211068530. ISSN 1461-4448. PMC 10844004. PMID 38328341.
  8. ^ SEZGİN BÜYÜKALACA, Ayşe Aslı (2023-07-31). "Book Review: Teaching students to decode the world: Media literacy and critical thinking across the curriculum (Chris Sperry & Cyndy Scheibe)". Turkish Journal of Education. 12 (3): 158–164. doi:10.19128/turje.1299712. ISSN 2147-2858.
  9. ^ Hughes, Skylar (2023-07-20). "Lateral reading: The best media literacy tip to vet credible sources". Poynter. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  10. ^ Ruggeri, Amanda (May 10, 2024). "The 'Sift' strategy: A four-step method for spotting misinformation". BBC. Retrieved 2024-07-16.
  11. ^ DiGiacomo, Daniela Kruel; Hodgin, Erica; Kahne, Joseph; Alkam, Samia; Taylor, Caitlin (2023-05-01). "Assessing the state of media literacy policy in U.S. K-12 schools". Journal of Children and Media. 17 (3): 336–352. doi:10.1080/17482798.2023.2201890. ISSN 1748-2798.
  12. ^ Renee., Hobbs (2011). Digital and media literacy : connecting culture and classroom. Thousand Oaks, Calif.: Corwin Press. ISBN 9781412981583. OCLC 704121171.
  13. ^ Supsakova, Bozena (April 2016). "Media Education of Children a Youth as a Path to Media Literacy". ProQuest. 7 (1). ProQuest 1785832718.
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