Media Literacy is about learning how to critically engage and make sense of the media all around us. In addition to introducing students to the history and use of media, this course will help develop analytical tools that students can use to examine media content, intent, context, and subtext. Students will explore what and how we learn from the media, and how media shape our perceptions in regard to race/ethnicity, gender, class, sexuality, geography, and education. As students begin to understand how the media operates in society, they will develop a sense of objectivity about media and become more active audiences and independent thinkers.
Course Length: One semester
Suggested Grade Level(s): 11, 12
The following books are included in this course package:
- Oak Meadow Media Literacy Coursebook
- Media/Society 6th Edition: Technology, Industries, Content, and Users
In addition, this course uses a wide variety of films from Media Education Foundation (Kanopy) that are included when the course package or coursebook is purchased from Oak Meadow.
Note: Internet access is required for this course.