Book details

Media Literacy in Action : Questioning the Media / Renee Hobbs

Hobbs, Renee.

Book Content

What is media literacy? -- Why are media important? -- How do search engines work? -- How do people get the news? -- What is the difference between advertising, public relations, and propaganda? -- Why are we attracted to characters and stories? -- Why do people prefer different kinds of music, movies, and TV shows? -- Who decides what makes media "good"? -- How do people decide who and what to trust? -- How do media companies make money? -- Is social media free? -- Why do people worry about stereotypes? -- Is my brother addicted to media? -- How do people become media literate?