Dynamic Media Environments: Expanding the Scope of Media Literacy

The book "Activist Media Literacy: Empowering Students to Engage with Social Issues and Create Social Change" broadens the scope of media literacy by addressing current social issues and challenges, presenting the Dynamic Media Environment Model, and offering instructor resources to empower students to engage with social issues and create social change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 166 pages
Publication date: 16 June 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Ensuring media literacy education is comprehensive and relevant in today's rapidly changing media landscape requires a multifaceted approach. By expanding the scope of media literacy understanding and practice, we can better equip individuals to navigate the complex media environment and make informed decisions. One way to achieve this is by placing current diverse media literacy approaches within a broader media ecological framework. This approach recognizes the interconnectedness of various media platforms, technologies, and practices and aims to provide a holistic understanding of how media shapes our society.

Addressing current social issues and challenges is another critical aspect of media literacy education. The rise of populism and emerging right-wing nationalist movements in various parts of the world, as well as the discourses and actions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, Black Lives Matter movement, and climate change, require students to be equipped with the skills to critically analyze and interpret media content. By incorporating these topics into media literacy education, we can help students develop the ability to engage with media critically, challenge misinformation, and promote social justice.

To facilitate student comprehension and application of media literacy concepts, the book presents the Dynamic Media Environment Model. This accessible framework provides a comprehensive understanding of a variety of media environments, including traditional media, social media, and new media platforms. It includes media literacy examples, global case studies, and exercises to aid student comprehension and also highlights how media environments can be used as a means to enact social change.

In addition to the theoretical framework, the book offers accompanying Instructor Resources that provide detailed explanations of the goals and concepts involved in teaching activist media literacy from this perspective. These resources include specific examples of teaching situations and contexts, as well as curricula suggestions to help educators integrate activist media literacy into their teaching practices.

By adopting a broader media ecological framework, addressing current social issues, and incorporating the Dynamic Media Environment Model, this book aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the digital age. It is a valuable resource for educators, activists, and anyone interested in understanding the role of media in shaping our society and promoting social change.

Weight: 366g
Dimension: 234 x 158 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032192161