Assignment task:
To develop an appreciation for the five key concepts of media literacy.
Background:
Media literacy is the ability to critically analyze, evaluate, and understand the messages conveyed through various forms of media, including news, social media, television, movies, and advertising. Media literacy skills enable individuals to navigate the complex world of media, including identifying biases, recognizing propaganda, and understanding how media can shape our thoughts, beliefs, and actions. Understanding how media messages are created, disseminated, and interpreted is a vital skill to help navigate complex issues and to critically evaluate the messages they are receiving. Being media literate is vital to becoming more informed and engaged citizens.
Activity:
After reviewing, Section 1.7 in Chapter 1, "Media Literacy," of Saylor's Understanding Media and Culture, and watching the video, "Crash Course Media Literacy Preview" (1:52 min.) (YouTube) reply to this post with a comprehensive response that addresses ONE of the following questions:
1. What is your understanding of media literacy, and why are its skills important in today's world?
2. What is your role as an individual in interpreting media messages?
Complete your response by connecting your ideas to the course content that you were asked to read and use American Psychological Association-style in-text citations and end-of-text references. If you are unfamiliar with that reference style, you can find examples in our library's APA 7th Edition Citation