Media Education in the University: Enhancing Media Literacy through First-Year Undergraduate Coursework.

Williamson, Dugald

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Publication Date: 1999

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Media Education in the University: Enhancing Media Literacy through First-Year Undergraduate Coursework.

Williamson, Dugald

Journal of Educational Media, v24 n3 p203-15 Oct 1999

Considers how to enhance media literacy in university media courses and offers a case study of a flexible learning project designed to help first-year undergraduates acquire independent skills of research, information management, reading, analysis, problem-solving, and writing. Discusses planning strategies, modules, learning activities, assessment, and independent learning. (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Higher Education, Independent Study, Information Management, Learning Activities, Media Literacy, Problem Solving, Reading Skills, Research Skills, Undergraduate Students, Writing Skills

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Language: English

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