From Ancient Greece to Yellow Journalism: The evolution of media literacy
In short: Trace the origins of media literacy from the foundations of basic literacy in Ancient Greece through the transformative impact of the printing press and the rise of sensationalist news.
This video explores how the ability to interpret media is deeply rooted in the history of literacy itself. It examines key historical milestones, including the philosophical perspectives found in Plato's Phaedragus, the influence of religion and Martin Luther on literacy, and the technological shifts brought by the printing press.
The journey also covers the era of newspapers and the emergence of 'Yellow Journalism,' characterized by the sensationalist competition between figures like Pulitzer and Hearst, and the role of events like the Maine explosion in shaping media narratives.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: History of Media Literacy, Part 1: Crash Course Media Literacy #2
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