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.

How did Marshall McLuhan's theories change the understanding of media?

In what ways can media literacy empower individuals in today's digital age?

What skills are encompassed in digital literacy?