Introduction to Media Literacy builds students’ media literacy step-by-step to make them more knowledgeable about all facets of the media and more strategic users of media messages. In nine streamlined chapters, all of the essential media topics are covered – from understanding media audiences, industries, and effects to confronting controversies like media ownership, privacy, and violence – in a concise format that keeps students focused on improving their media literacy skills as effectively and efficiently as possible.
While these media changes are multi-faceted with far reaching effects and implications, we can identify major characteristics and recurring phenomenon. This continuing work in progress is the premise of Introduction to Media Literacy.
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"The average 8-18 year-old spends over 10 hours a day consuming media.
Written by Renee Hobbs, one of the foremost experts in media literacy, this book introduces a wide range of conceptual principles at the heart of multimedia composition and digital pedagogy.
This 2nd edition builds on the strengths of the previous version. * A stronger focus on the learner. The book explains media literacy from its most basic elements to some sophisticated topics of interest for all ages.
(See Sonja Cunningham's sidebar, THE SIMPSONS: NOT SUCH A DUMB SHOW AFTER ALL!, for a detailed discussion of The Simpsons as historical artifact and classroom resource.) Today, a related example is lonelygirl15, or Bree, as she was also ...
New for the eighth edition, Connect Mass Communication combines contemporary course content and groundbreaking digital tools to create a unique learning environment.
"Introduction to Mass Communication, 13e, focuses on literacy and culture, equipping students with essential skills in today's ever-changing media landscape.
"Introduction to Mass Communication, 13e, focuses on literacy and culture, equipping students with essential skills in today's ever-changing media landscape.
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