media literacy

We must improve our media literacy skills

By: Yildiz Subuk, Staff Writer and Sofia Chassomeris, Opinions Editor Media literacy is a person’s ability to critically analyze the media they consume. Media is a form of communication, and what constitutes media varies; books, films, music, and especially the news are common forms of communication. We engage with media on a daily basis, but to critically think about the content we consume is different from passive consumption. As the media is often rife with misinformation and disinformation, it becomes crucial to question the framing of the content we are shown and consider why the creator has done so. Viewpoints…

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