Media Literacy

In 12 episodes, Jay Smooth teaches you Media Literacy! Based on an introductory college level curriculum, this series takes you through the history and psychology of media and gives you the skills to become more media savvy.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:

• Describe media literacy as a skill and its development over time
• Understand the positive and negative effects of media on audiences
• Explain how media regulations and policies affect media producers
• Create many forms of media in an informed way

Crash Course Media Literacy Preview.
Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #1.
History of Media Literacy, Part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #2.
History of Media Literacy, Part 2: Crash Course Media Literacy #3.
Media & the Mind: Crash Course Media Literacy #4.
Media & Money: Crash Course Media Literacy #5.
Influence & Persuasion: Crash Course Media Literacy #6.
Online Advertising: Crash Course Media Literacy #7.
Media Ownership: Crash Course Media Literacy #8.
Media Policy & You: Crash Course Media Literacy #9.
The Dark(er) Side of Media: Crash Course Media Literacy #10.
Media Skills: Crash Course Media Literacy #11.
Future Literacies: Crash Course Media Literacy #12.