History of Media Literacy, Part 2: Crash Course Media Literacy

The video explores the evolution of media from print to digital, highlighting the challenges of media literacy at each stage. It discusses protectionism in media literacy, focusing on cultural, political, and moral defensiveness. The concept of moral panic is examined, particularly in relation to popular music. The shift towards empowering media literacy in the 1960s is covered, with a focus on Marshall McLuhan's theories. Finally, the importance of digital and news literacy in the modern age is emphasized, along with the role of social media in democracy.

Which medium marked the first step away from the printed page in popular culture?

• Internet

• Television

• Radio

• Motion Pictures

What is the main concern of cultural defensiveness in media literacy?

• Preserving traditional cultural values

• Protecting against false ideologies

• Ensuring political neutrality

• Preventing moral corruption

What does political defensiveness in media literacy focus on?

• The moral impact of media

• The technological advancement of media

• The cultural value of media

• The potential for media to sway public opinion

Who is considered a key figure in the shift towards empowering media literacy?

• Jay Smooth

• Marshall McLuhan

• Stanley Cohen

• David Buckingham

According to McLuhan, what is more important than the content of communication?

• The method of content delivery

• The speed of communication

• The audience's reaction

• The cultural context

What is a key focus of modern media literacy?

• Promoting traditional media forms

• Limiting access to digital media

• Empowering users to create media

• Protecting consumers from media

What is a critical tool in navigating today's media landscape?

• Cultural literacy

• Political literacy

• Digital literacy

• Historical literacy