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Programs > Assignment Media Literacy > Getting Started
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UNIT 1: Asking Critical Questions
Ask questions to discover the purpose, point of view, target audience and subtext of different types of media messages.
 
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UNIT 2: The Art of Slapstick
Discover what makes physical humor such an important tradition in storytelling, learn the secrets of creating comedy characters and invent
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UNIT 3: What's Real and What's Reel?
Explore what makes a media message seem "realistic" or "unrealistic" and learn how realism affects a reader or viewer's emotional response.
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UNIT 4: History and Media
Explore the way artists, photographers, journalists, musicians and historians have shared their understanding of the Civil War, one of the most important events in American history.
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UNIT 5: Entertainment Warriors
Examine the role of violence in contemporary sports, reflect on gender stereotypes in professional wrestling, and imagine a sporting event that will be popular 50 years in the future.
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UNIT 6: Media Mania!
Reflect on your own media use habits, including the role of videogames and other media in your life.
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