SELECTIONS FROM MAPPING THE MEDIA: A Media Literacy Guidebook

The guidebook 'Mapping the Media' was published to provide teachers, students and others an introductory explanation on the developing subject of media technology. The book also suggests that critical thinking is imperative to analyze the undermining messages in the media, conventional cur...

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Published in:Etc. 1997-12, Vol.54 (4), p.394-405
Main Authors: Hoffmann, Gregg, Johnston, Paul D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anatomy
Communication (Thought Transfer)
Critical Thinking
Curricula
Experiential Learning
Handbooks
High School Students
Independent Study
Journalism Education
Language Arts
Literacy
Mass media
Media Literacy
Middle Schools
School violence
Semantics
Social aspects
Social Studies
Storyboards
Teaching Methods
Territories
Textbooks
Thinking Skills
Violence
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Summary:The guidebook 'Mapping the Media' was published to provide teachers, students and others an introductory explanation on the developing subject of media technology. The book also suggests that critical thinking is imperative to analyze the undermining messages in the media, conventional curriculum and other sources which are based on general semantics. Moreover, it offers a demonstrative and understandable approach which educators can utilize to promote creativity into various curricula.
ISSN:0014-164X
2168-9245