Teaching Mass Media
"Some punidts and philosophers predict that the English departments of the twenty first century will look more like media and cultural studies departments," (pp. 93). Does that mean I am going to have to get a mass media degree?
I AGREE: "Individuals wishing to remain informed need to learn to read news media carefully," (pp. 94).
It seems like the overall concept of teaching media literacy is to separate the perceptions media develops about certain cultures. Commercials for certain audiences come on at certain times. Morrell mentioned on page 99 that students/youth seldom question commercials and advertisements. Almost every kind of advertisement carries a perception about a certain culture. It's a good thing to see youth recognize these advertisements and pick them a part. Doing this gives them a mature stance to see where advertising places them.
"Teachers and students can work together to create a class website or newsletter that provides counter narratives of reality," (pp. 100). That is similar to what is going on right here, but in a different fashion.
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