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Media Literacy Basics

List of articles in category Media Literacy Basics
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What is the media? Written by Super User Hits: 159914
What is media literacy? Hits: 14343
The Basics of Media Literacy Written by Super User Hits: 15726
Censorship vs. media literacy Written by Super User Hits: 15010
The purpose of the media Written by Super User Hits: 73555
The Core Principles of Media Literacy Education Written by Super User Hits: 10335
Core Concept #1 - All media messages are “constructed.” Written by Super User Hits: 38055
Core Concept #2 - Each medium has different characteristics, strengths, and a unique “language” of construction. Written by Super User Hits: 11974
Core Concept #3 - Media messages are produced for particular purposes. Written by Super User Hits: 9908
Core Concept #4 - All media messages contain embedded values and points of view. Written by Super User Hits: 13067
Core Concept #5 - People use their individual skills, beliefs and experiences to construct their own meanings from media messages. Written by Super User Hits: 6871
Core Concept #6 - Media and media messages can influence beliefs, attitudes, values, behaviors, and the democratic process. Written by Super User Hits: 23089
Basic Question #1 - Who Sent Me This Message? Written by Super User Hits: 6220
Basic Question #2 - What Is This Message's Intention? Written by Super User Hits: 6002
Basic Question #3 - Where Was This Message Placed For My Consumption? Written by Super User Hits: 4639
Basic Question #4 - Why Was This Message Sent? Written by Super User Hits: 4379
Basic Question #5 - How Do I View This Message And Might Others View It? Written by Super User Hits: 4425

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