Media literacy is often described as an approach that can be used to address pressing public concerns ranging from combating misinformation to supporting citizens' full participation in society. What is little understood, however, is the importance people give to the role of media literacy in their own lives. Drawing on data from a representative survey of Australian adults, this article examin…
This editorial introduces the thematic issue titled Inclusive Media Literacy Education for Diverse Societies. We start by introducing our aims for developing a more open and inviting approach to media education. We argue for a media education that acknowledges a variety of voices, and that provides skills and recognition for everyone, irrespective of their social class, status, gender identific…
Can media literacy education promote and improve youth engagement in civic and political life? Unfortunately, to date, there have been almost no quantitative assessments of the frequency of media literacy education, nor of any possible subsequent impacts. This study draws on a unique panel data set of a diverse group of youths in high school and college settings. It finds that exposure to media…
The study aims to investigate the transformations that have occurred on television as a result of the growing role of social media platforms, most importantly YouTube. This has changed the way television interacts with the public. Moreover, the study aims to explore the way to maintain the momentum of television through the use of the same communication platforms, specifically YouTube, and prov…
MediaTek the world's 4th largest global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly 2 billion connected devices a year has announced the roll-out of its annual month-long retailer and consumer education program for 2023. The campaign aims to drive awareness and educate retailers on premium & flagship technologies powered by MediaTek Dimensity 5G Series and MediaTek Helio G Series including Me…
Major international conflicts tend to receive intensified media coverage, which is often framed differently when compared across distinct news networks. This study compares the framing of the 2014 Gaza War by two news organizations operating inside the United States at the time, CNN and Al Jazeera America (AJAM). A content analysis of 74 online news articles during the 50-day war was conducted …
With The Daily Show’s popularity for late-night televised political satire, the infotainment genre has progressively turned into a major venue for mass-mediated political discourse in the US. Arguably, the show employs creative political memes in tandem with a plethora of multimodal strategies that all function in collegiality in revival of a journalism of critical inquiry showcasing how poli…
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to describe the characteristics and experiences of individuals who use technology to support telephone or face-to-face communication after total laryngectomy. Method: An online questionnaire was used to identify potential participants. Seventeen individuals met inclusion criteria and participated in an in-depth survey. They were compared with a referen…
Translate Decrease font size Increase font size Display options Listen Send to Google Drive™ Send to Microsoft OneDrive™ Email Download Print Main content This article reports on the development in recent years, across the United States, of programs in journalism schools and some other units of higher education that borrow from the "teaching hospital" model, following…