Developing Media Literacy in Young Adults: Culture, Creativity and Critique Contributor(s): Buckingham, David (Author), Burn, Andrew (Author), Parry, Becky (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415698863 ISBN-13: 9780415698863 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2025 This item may be ordered no more than 25 days prior to its publication date of December 31, 2025 |
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BISAC Categories: - Education | Secondary - Education | Teaching Methods & Materials - Arts & Humanities - Language Arts & Disciplines |
Dewey: 428 |
Physical Information: 224 pages |
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Publisher Description: What are children of different ages capable of understanding about media? How does their learning develop over time? How can their learning about one aspect of media impact upon their learning about other areas? Developing Media Literacy is a succinct introduction to contemporary approaches to media education. Underpinned by the findings of a major research study into children's media literacy, it offers clear accounts of the key areas of the media curriculum, extensive evidence about children's changing cultural experiences, and engaging exploration of effective classroom practice and children's media work. It covers a wide range of media themes and topics such as advertising, horror films, celebrity, news, computer games and popular television and is illustrated throughout by examples of students' media productions. Key issues considered include:
Written by leading, internationally recognised researchers in the field, this new title will be essential reading for all teachers, students and researchers interested in the development of media education. |