Friday, January 10, 2014

Critical Media Literacy: Commercial Advertising

Dear MAGICians! As you already have read at the advertising theme description and timetable, you will have the opportunity to start investigating the "Critical Media Literacy: Commercial Advertising" topic  between January 14 - 20. The full description of this session is available for you to read.

OVERVIEW

Studying the influence of mass media on our lives allows you to view advertising in a new light. This lesson provides you with the opportunity to look at mass media in a critical way. You become aware of the tremendous amount of advertising that we are exposed to on a daily basis. By looking at advertising critically, you begin to understand how the media oppresses certain groups, convinces people to purchase certain products, and influences culture.


STUDENT OBJECTIVES

Students will:
  • Investigate the influence of advertising on their daily lives
  • Engage in critical inquiry of mass media
  • Identify hidden media messages
  • Interpret messages presented through advertising
  • Discuss the effect of advertising on culture
Read the full description of this session or jump to the advertising theme description and timetable! 

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