Why is media literacy important?
1. It is important to know how to read.
2. It is required for this course.
3. It allows you to view media with a critical eye.
4. It means you know how to make many kinds of media.
5. It helps you understand how media can influence the way you think and feel.
6. It enables you to discern credible sources of information from biased or unreliable sources.
7. It helps you recognize and resist manipulation by media messages.
8. It allows you to effectively communicate your own ideas and understanding through media.
9. It empowers you to be an informed and active participant in our media-saturated society.
10. It is essential for making informed decisions about media consumption and media creation.