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Youth Media: A Guide to Literacy & Social Change

Publication Date

2005

Summary

This 69-page manual aims to expose young people, parents and educators to the many issues associated with media literacy. It offers an introductory approach to the key elements and benefits of media education for children and youth as well as tips on “How to Choose Good TV”, “Television's Impact on Kids”, “Teaching Kids to be Safe and Responsible Online”, Stereotyping in the Media”, the “Negative Effects of Music” and “Commercialization in Education.”

This publication seeks to show the benefits of media literacy such as the ability of youth to read, analyse, write, and produce media messages, and better understand social issues in communities.

Number of Pages

69

Cost

Free to download.

Languages

English

Contact

Anietie Ekong
Director of Programs
Youth Media & Communication Initiative

Block 27, Bamenda Street
Wuse Zone 3
P.O.Box 8057

Abuja
Nigeria
Tel: + 234 803 3143 902 / 803 3448 980

Chido Onumah
Coordinator
Youth Media & Communication Initiative - Canada

33-11131 No1 Road
Richmond, BC

V7E 1S6
Canada
Tel: + 604-241-0021
Fax: + 604-241-0021

Source

Email from Youth Media and Communication Initiativeto The Communication Initiative on March 21 2005.


Placed on the Communication Initiative site April 09 2005
Last Updated July 23 2008

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