The importance of media literacy in our interconnected world is…
Question Answered step-by-step The importance of media literacy in our interconnected world is… The importance of media literacy in our interconnected world is critical to a global citizen. Knowing how media is used to influence us is fundamental to understanding how the world works the way it does, and why. In this reflection assignment, you are being asked to consider how dominant culture impacts you through media and what you can do about it.InstructionsAnswer each of the following questions:Recount an action you have taken that directly results from messages you encountered in the media—it could be from a movie, a series, advertising, a newscast or a social media post.Describe the media content or message that motivated you to actCritique that action using media literacy:Who controlled or produced the media content that influenced you?What was the agenda behind that content?Would you do the same again, now that you have thought about the agenda of the media source that inspired your actionTipsYou are being asked to do 3 tasks: describe, recount and critique. The most important element is the critique, which will indicate that you understand how your actions can be influenced by media messages—and who controls those messages.If your action was something you regret, how could you resist the negative influence of media in the future?If your action was something you don’t regret, can you say that you were fully aware of the power of media on you, at the time?Having reflected on the influence of media on you, does that make you want to resist that influence? Why or why not?Remember, media disproportionately reflects dominant culture and values. These have a powerful impact on how you see yourself and what you think is important—whether you are aware of it, nor not! Awareness is the first objective of critical media literacy.Your answers to these questions need to draw on concepts and ideas from the following modules from the OER textbook and lessons:Media Literacy lessons 1 & 2OER chapter on Critical Media Literacy and Social Media and Disinformation http://soaoer.centennialcollege.ca/gned500/ Social Science Sociology GNED 500 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)


