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Media Literacy Basics
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What is the media?
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What is media literacy?
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The Basics of Media Literacy
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Censorship vs. media literacy
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The purpose of the media
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The Core Principles of Media Literacy Education
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Core Concept #1 - All media messages are “constructed.”
Written by Super User
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Core Concept #2 - Each medium has different characteristics, strengths, and a unique “language” of construction.
Written by Super User
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Core Concept #3 - Media messages are produced for particular purposes.
Written by Super User
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Core Concept #4 - All media messages contain embedded values and points of view.
Written by Super User
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Core Concept #5 - People use their individual skills, beliefs and experiences to construct their own meanings from media messages.
Written by Super User
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Core Concept #6 - Media and media messages can influence beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, and the democratic process.
Written by Super User
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Basic Question #1 - Who Sent Me This Message?
Written by Super User
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Basic Question #2 - What Is This Message's Intention?
Written by Super User
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Basic Question #3 - Where Was This Message Placed For My Consumption?
Written by Super User
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Basic Question #4 - Why Was This Message Sent?
Written by Super User
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Basic Question #5 - How Do I View This Message And Might Others View It?
Written by Super User
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