Base Knowledge
N/A
Teaching Methodologies
Teaching methodologies are based on exposititive and active sessions, in which the student’s ability to investigate, analyze and reflect is explored.
Continuous assessment will take into account the quality of the students’ involvement in carrying out the programmed activities, namely attendance, participation in activities and practical assignments (60% individual assignments; 40% group assignments).
The evaluation by exam consists of a written test (100%) that will grasp the program contents.
Learning Results
Understand the role of the media in democratic societies.
Critically reflect on the media and its use.
Promote skills towards interpreting and understanding information.
Development of Media Literacy skills, essential for an active and democratic citizenship.
Promotion of Media Literacy against misinformation, fake news, hate speech, violation of privacy, through respect, dialogue and a critical voice over the world.
Program
– Media and Information Literacy (MIL):
Story; Concepts; Actors; Policies; Regulation and Practices.
– The media as an object of study, reflection and practice.
– Critical Digital Literacy.
– Media Literacy in lifelong learning:
Projects and Practices.
Grading Methods
- - Written test - 100.0%
- - Individual Work - 60.0%
- - Individual and/or Group Work - 40.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
– Anderson, N. & Arcus, C. (Eds.) (2017). “The Journal of Media Literacy – Agency”. Vol. 64, National Telemedia Council. E.U.A.
– Brites,M.J., Amaral, I. & Silva, M. T. (Eds.) (2019). “Literacias Cívicas e Críticas: refletir e praticar”.CECS.
– Hobbs, R. (2021). “Media Literacy in Action: Questioning The Media”. Roman & Littlefield.
– Patrão, C., Soeiro, D. & Parreiral, S. (2021). “Media, Literacy and Education: Partners for Sustainable Development”. Yusha’u, M. J., Servaes, J. (Eds.) The Palgrave Handbook of International Communication and Sustainable Development. Palgrave Macmillan.
– Pereira, S. (Ed.). “Literacia, Media e Cidadania – Livro de Atas do 5º Congresso”. CECS, Universidade do Minho.
– Simões, R. B., Marques, M. B. & Figueira, J. (Eds.) (2020). “Media, Informação e Literacia”. Imprensa da Universidade de Coimbra.
– UNESCO (Org.) (2021) “Think Critically, Click Wisely: Media and Information Literate Citizens!”.Communication and Information Sector.