| CODE | GDS1007 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Media Literacy and Gender Issues | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Gender and Sexualities | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | Literacy brings about transformations and media literacy brings about profound empowerment and transformation in learners. The study-unit is an introduction to media literacy and how it can be used to bring about gender equity. It introduces the student to media literacy as a concept and as a tool. With ever increasing screen-time, there is a great need for any ‘reader’ to fully understand how the media works, how it constructs gendered realities and how it constructs the reader or audience in a range of possible modes of reception. The study unit will also support students as they engage with the research around how digital use is gendered. Study-Unit Aims: The aim of the study-unit is to: - raise awareness and critical ability; - examine theories of media literacy; - explore the role the media plays in the social and cultural project around gender equity; - equip learners with knowledge on the legislation and resources available within a European context. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - critically engage with concepts and theories; - demonstrate a good understanding of the conceptual frameworks surrounding Media Literacy; - demonstrate good awareness of the benefits of media literacy programmes; - demonstrate their acquisition of knowledge through engaged discussion in class presentation and in debates. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - prepare a concise and focused presentation on one element of a complex issue; - apply their increased knowledge, awareness and understanding to their daily lives and the lives of those around them. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Media Literacy Project: http://medialiteracyproject.org/learn/media-literacy - Journal of Media Literacy Education: http://digitalcommons.uri.edu/jmle/ - Centre for Media Literacy: http://www.medialit.org/ - Spotlight on Digital Media & Learning 2014 Digital Divide, Kindle Book. Specific readings will be given for the individual lectures. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture and Seminar | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Sandy Calleja Portelli |
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