Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #1
First thing’s first: what is media literacy? In our first episode, Jay breaks this question down and explains how we’re going to use it to explore our media saturated world.
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Resources & References:
U.S. Adults Consume an Entire Hour More of Media Per Day Than They Did Just Last Year www.adweek.com/tv-video/us-adu...
Landmark Report: U.S. Teens Use an Average of Nine Hours of Media Per Day, Tweens Use Six Hours www.commonsensemedia.org/abou...
NAMLE: Media Literacy Defined namle.net/publications/media-...
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"I'm Jay Smooth" hell yes you are with that voice
Reminds me of Obama
tristan roberts exactly what i thought 😂
My thoughts exactly!! :D
I wasn't going to follow this crash course, but I'm glad I tried the first one out. It's worth it just for Smooth's voice! At the very least I'll put it on as I fall asleep
When I heard this presenter's name, I was skeptical. My doubt was misplaced.
Who else got linked to this by their teacher 👨🏫
I like this host, he seems pretty chill
Andrés Rodríguez some say he is pretty smooth
I earned my MA in Media Literacy, and I'm really happy to see this on here. For those engaging in Media Literacy for the first time, it's important to remember that literacy involves both reading AND writing (or, in ML's case, interpretation and production). Analyzing how media is created is aided by creating media itself. Once you learn some of the theory behind media, apply it to your own work, and you'll learn a lot more about the media creation process!
This has made me so, so excited. As a teacher of Media Studies I am thrilled that this is being taught. It is super relevant for the course!!
As a Bachelors of Media Studies, I am thrilled I even have a job right now!
I don't have media studies in any school per say but have learned much of media literacy in the past from you tube and internet otherwise. It will be interesting to see if I learn something new.
I am a media student can you help me with the topic of Media Literacy skills?
@gordan270 basically
By the end of this crash course, I am expecting a diploma.
Educating the viewers about the ways they are being manipulated ( Good or Bad ) so that they can chose freely is always a good thing :)
Hana Furlotte Yeah, maybe people will even used it on CrashCourse.
This series is well needed for the vast majority of people today
Debo Datta KZhead comments are always civil.
The advent of mass media in the information age means that media literacy and being critical of information is more important than ever. It's very good to learn about.
It's crazy to think about how much I can understand about this for the sole reason that I was raised with social media since I began my adolescent years. I cannot imagine the level of social consciousness regarding media literacy the generations to come will possess. Anyways, as always, an excellent video!
but then again, being raised with social media came with so many downsides too 😭 At what cost
What I like about Crash Course is that they present us with so much manageable and actually useful information in only ten minutes or so; something that would usually take days or weeks to learn in school, 'if' we learn it at all.
The medium is the message. --McLuhan
TimeAndChance Bah. McLuhan drives me crazy.
TimeAndChance I
I read what you wrote. You know nothing of my work! How you got to write a comment about anything is totally amazing!
Ed Fagan Woody Allen film references! Nice.
Did you guys know McLuhan also wrote a book call "The Medium is the Massage"? No I didn't misspell anything.
I’m really excited for this course! As a teenager surrounded by the world of tech and social media, its important for people to understand whats going on underneath the surface, how to navigate media and the downsides of social media and the new internet of things that seems to encompass everyone lately
Oh my gosh, this series is sorely needed in today’s world. Thanks so much for making this, guys.
When you said "has led to media literacy education in schools", it reminded me about how my school just made digital literacy (which is similar to media literacy) a required class the year I went there.
I majored in Media Studies for my undergrad and got to write a paper on internet culture (particularly the HP fandom) that I got to present at a communication conference a couple years ago! We had to take a media literacy course for our degree too and got to teach kids at a local elementary school. It’s a super fascinating subject and if you’re looking for a job in that vein I would totally recommend it!!
CRASH COURSE MUSIC THEORY AND HISTORY PLEASE :) And of course, brilliant series. Can't wait for more.
DarklordofDOOM57 YESS
YEEEESSSS
I'd like history of maths.
not to mistake with the history of meth.
DarklordofDOOM57 YES I NEED THE STRAVINSKY/SCHÖNBERG SOAP OPERA IN MY LIFE (“Are you THE Arnold Schönberg? Well [my WWI superior officer] someone had to be.” My baby ❤️)
I teach students whose first language is not English and am doing a unit on media literacy soon - so I just want to express my gratitude not only for this series and for the very good subtitles! :)
Great start. Looking forward to watching this series unfold. You've done it again, Crash Course.
I’m a third year Commmunications major and I’ve been WAITING for Crash Course to do a series on media theory!!! Im so excited to watch these!
This is clearly a sign. I spent all day yesterday trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and what I want to study. I fell over Media Studies and started to read about it and trying to find out what subjects I needed for it. And now this video. Yup. I think I might do Media Studies.
This series, of all the Crash Courses, has such a high potential to positively influence people.
Just discovered CrashCourse, thanks for the overview of media literacy Jay! Looking forward to the next installments in the series.
This series has come along just as I'm writing an essay for university about advertising and critical theory So thank you so much for helping me out! 😂
Jay Smooth and Crash Course - it doesn't get any better! I'm pumped. Well done.
Man, its been years since I last watched a J Smooth video. Shoutouts to this episode's writer. I appreciate the Titanic reference. I thought the blu-ray example was going to be a one off joke but to bring it up again with that quote was well executed.
Very enlightening! can't wait for the next course. I've been trying to explain to my old man how the media affects people now and then. I just can't find the right intro to put into their mind.. this helps me a lot! Encode and decode thats the word of the day.
Damn this is important, so many people have no idea the importance and effects that media has on culture and society
Thanks for covering this important topic Crash Course! Can't wait to be able to share this series with my students.
Incredible! We just started a research group on the subject! We''re gonna keep an eye out for bibliographical references and authors leads! Thanks a lot!
This is going to be one of the best crash course series.
Love this. As a teacher this is a great tool for me to teach my students such an important skill.
Thanks Jay Smooth this is a topic I didn't think I needed. But found to be very interesting and hopefully helpful in the future. Can't wait for more.
We seriously needed this. Thank you guys so much. Too many people calling real news fake and fake news real these days.
This is so funny that this came out today because I’m currently (since 8pm) running an awareness program at my college on media literacy and identifying fake news sources.
I'm writing my undergrad thesis on this exact topic (specifically political effects) - can't wait for more videos!
This was great. I'm a film professor who teaches a media theory and criticism course and this was very helpful. Thank you.
Just starting this and I’m already really excited.
I can't wait for the next episode ! I'm already just more alert to medias, and this is only the intro
This is the best media-teaching-about video on KZhead! It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy to learn from!
So excited to see you here, Jay!
Love this video. Packed with great info, no BS, not condescending.
Love the little cameraman to the audience right of the radio! And a good start to the series.
Oh wow. Super-stoked about this series now.
Loving his voice, and loving the topic. Thank you very much.
Love it! Can't wait to dive into the rest of the series! (I never comment on videos lol) keep it up, crash course!
I’m so glad you are hosting this, Jay!!!
Keen. Been a while since I first covered this topic, so I definitely need a refresher.
Something I like to say related to media is that a Historian's job is to study and make sense of the past, whereas a Journalist's job is to study and make sense of the present- or in other words, to make Future Historians' jobs easier. I hope you cover journalistic ethics and the dangers of doing it irresponsibly in this series.
Thank you for doing this. This is needed more now than ever.
This. Is. Epic. Super stoked, Crash Course!
Reason #42 why I'm a fan of this host: he is one of the rare KZhead video hosts who uses the word "comprise" correctly.
The thought bubble explanation is awesome!
My favorite course created by this organization yet.
Host seems good and while I know a fair amount on the subject I can't wait for the deeper dive into the subject, IM IN
Thank you so much!! I have been waiting for this course without knowing it!
This looks like it's going to be an awesome course, and also timely.
This is not the series we deserve, but the one we need!
As a A Level media studies student I am so looking forward to this series
Jay Smooth...perfect name for this series.
I am so exited for this series!
yes! I love this! it's much needed! and as a student of film this helps a lot 🎉
This sounds really interesting! This is definitely something a lot of people need to look into.
Sooooo excited for this course 🙌🏻💞
Ooooo I’m excited for this series
I'm super excited for this series
Jay Smooth! Anything with Jay Smooth, I support all the way.
Great video I am glad I found this I am trying to develop a class for young adults that deals with media literacy . You are going to be a great resource
The comments of this series are going to be interesting.
Yours wasn't.
Would you rather that or the alternative?
DragoniteSpam This isn't going to turn out like Sociology.
we'll wait and see
DragoniteSpam None of the topics that Jay mentioned sound in any way controversial. Sociology had a lot of social politics, which is why it didn't go down well in the comments section.
SO excited for this course!
Yes and many more x yes. This! Thank you. Coherence will follow shortly :)
I was apprehensive about a series not being hosted by the Green brothers but I love this guy wow
wtf!!!!!! Jay Smooth is teaching crash course!!! absolutely amazing!!!!
Thumbs up for we want you the Choir to Sing!
Oh boy, I'm so excited! I'm glad this topic is being covered! I hope it won't be too US-centric :o
I'm graduating in advertising this year, so this is going to be very useful!
Please please please make this available in even more languages
Very important subject! Thank you!!
Great info! Crash Course instructors just always talk way too fast & slowing playback speed doesn't make it any better. He's actually my favorite & he has great delivery of the content/material, just wish it wasn't so rushed with Crash Course.
Excellent addition to Crash Course!
Very skeptical of this first episode, but... BUT!! This video was both entertaining and informative. Can’t wait till the next episode!
I am going to use this in my intro critical thinking courses. Thanks!
Thanks for the vid! Very clear and definitely learnt some new tips.
My god does the world ever need this series!
I love this Jay.
wow, so dope you guys are doing a series on this.
Im currently taking a course about this! im glab to have the extra help
Wow I spent a lot of time this morning piecing similar things together^^ Yet another strange coincidence in a long series of similar events that seem to be happening more often..
This is going to be interesting! Awesome
This already looks fantastic
Dad: 2 mins in and I'm hooked! Love that green radio btw
This Crash Course series should be watched and carefully studied by all humans alive today. This subject is simply not taught in primary school. The world would be a better place if everyone had more media literacy!
Thank you, Mr. Smooth
Started study media while in middle school. Began training and working in the field in my teens.
This is a really great idea ! And I look forward to future vids
I’m excited for this crash course!
Coupon and receipts are media.... You learn something new every day.
i'm really hyped for this
Thanks Jay Smoooooooth, and crash course.
Very helpful. Thank you. Can you give examples of two sociological theories which explain the role of mass media.