Media Literacy COMM-2413: Module 14
What Makes Someone Media Literate?
What Makes Someone Media Literate? brings together the major concepts explored throughout the course and examines what it means to be a responsible and critical media user.
Students consider their ability to access, understand, analyze, evaluate, and create media messages while recognizing issues such as bias, persuasion, misinformation, stereotypes, privacy, and credibility.
Required Reading
The chapter emphasizes that media literacy is an ongoing skill that helps individuals make informed decisions and participate more effectively in an increasingly media-driven society.
- Hobbs, Chapter 14
Key Focus
Review what it means to be media literate, including the ability to:
- Access media
- Understand media messages
- Analyze media critically
- Evaluate credibility
- Recognize bias and persuasion
- Create media responsibly
- Make informed decisions about media consumption
Assessment
Exam 2
- Study Guide — Exam 2
