Media

Section 1: Types of Media

• Grasping the different types of media including print (newspapers, magazines), broadcast (TV, radio), and digital (social media, blogs).
• Learning vocabulary related to each type of media. Understanding the distinctions between each type.
• Discussing the idea of local and international media.

Section 2: Influence of Media

• Understanding how media can influence public opinion. Study terms related to propaganda and bias.
• Being able to discuss the role of media in politics and elections.
• Understanding the concept of celebrity influence and the role of media in shaping celebrities’ images.

Section 3: Advantages and Pitfalls of Media

• Understanding the role of media as a source of information and its impact on society.
• Discussing the advantages of media like increased awareness, access to information, entertainment etc.
• Acknowledging the negative aspects of media, such as fake news, privacy invasion, negative body image promotion and more.

Section 4: Media and Digital Society

• Discussing the rapid transformation of media due to the emergence of the digital era.
• Being capable to talk about digital journalism and the rise of citizen journalism.
• Delving into the concept of information overload caused by the influx of digital media.

Section 5: Media Literacy

• Understanding the importance of media literacy in the digital age.
• Discussing methods to evaluate the credibility of media sources.
• Learning how to recognise and resist media manipulation and misinformation.