The Role of

Valizadeh, Kamal; Ja’fari, Ali

doi:10.22082/cr.2019.109529.1859

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

Kamal Valizadeh ¹
Ali Ja’fari ²

¹ Communication Sciences

² Assistant Prof. in Communication Sciences, Islamic Azad University of Ardabil

https://doi.org/10.22082/cr.2019.109529.1859

Abstract

The purpose of this research is to study on the role of "Thinking and Media Literacy" book in promoting four dimensions of media literacy (cognitive, emotional, aesthetic and ethical) in high school students in Ardabil city. The paper is applied research and was conducted through survey. The statistical population included all the junior and Sophomore students during the academic year 2017-2018. The findings showed that "Thinking and Media Literacy" play a role in promoting media literacy and its four dimensions among students. Based on the conceptual model of research and referring to the opinions of scholars in this field we can claim that the cognitive and aesthetic dimension of media literacy is quite instructive. As such one can get skill by using the book; the skill that will definitely be effective in developing students' emotional and ethical dimension. On the other hand, institutions influencing education play an important role in promoting the aesthetic Dimension of media literacy and can promote this dimension of media literacy by utilizing their specialized knowledge and skills.

Keywords

20.1001.1.25382977.1398.26.100.8.6

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Communication Research

The Role of "Thinking and Media Literacy" Book in Promoting Media Literacy Dimensions of high School Students in Ardabil

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Volume 26, Issue 100 - Serial Number 100
February 2020
Pages 209-233

The Role of "Thinking and Media Literacy" Book in Promoting Media Literacy Dimensions of high School Students in Ardabil

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Volume 26, Issue 100 - Serial Number 100February 2020Pages 209-233

Volume 26, Issue 100 - Serial Number 100
February 2020
Pages 209-233