Why Take Media Seriously? : Key Concepts for Understanding Popular Culture and Media Messaging Paperback / softback
Paperback / softback
Description
Why should we take media seriously? Research tells us that popular culture and media messages play a critical role in the knowledge we have about the world and the people and issues in it.
This much-needed book will help students and teachers make sense of today's complex media environment.
Each chapter examines a key concept for decoding media messages (such as representation, discourse, and corporatization) and offers detailed examples and activities to guide readers in developing their own analysis.
This resource provides both a conceptual foundation for critical media literacy as well as practical guidance for engaging in this approach. Book Features:An accessible introduction to key concepts for developing critical media literacy, including recognizable examples and clear explanations.
A focus on guiding students in developing their own skill-set for critical analysis of media messages.
Pedagogical supports for those new to teaching and studying critical media literacy. A user-friendly text with "take away" boxes, "three key ideas" for each chapter, "vocabulary check" boxes for practicing key terms, and "look-outs" to help readers spot common media patterns.
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Teachers' College Press
- Publication Date:30/10/2020
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- ISBN:9780807761502
Information
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:192 pages
- Publisher:Teachers' College Press
- Publication Date:30/10/2020
- Category:
- ISBN:9780807761502