Media Literacy: Empowering Youth Worldwide
Washington, DC: Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) (2009), 30 pp.
"Government agencies, NGOs, foundations, and private developers looking to support civic and democratic endeavors in the developing world should be made aware of media literacy as a key educational component for developing stable democratic discourse. This report explores support and development of media literacy education and curriculum initiatives for youth in the developing world." (Executive summary, page 4)
Executive Summary, 4
Scope and Methodology, 6
Overview: Media Literacy and Empowering Youth, 7
The New Civic Education, 9
Locating Media Literacy Initiatives for Youth Worldwide, 10
Common Frameworks for Successful Media Literacy Initiatives at all Levels of Education: A Guideline for Support, 24
Looking Ahead: Challenges to Supporting Media Literacy for Youth in Developing Communities, 25
Recommendations, 27
Scope and Methodology, 6
Overview: Media Literacy and Empowering Youth, 7
The New Civic Education, 9
Locating Media Literacy Initiatives for Youth Worldwide, 10
Common Frameworks for Successful Media Literacy Initiatives at all Levels of Education: A Guideline for Support, 24
Looking Ahead: Challenges to Supporting Media Literacy for Youth in Developing Communities, 25
Recommendations, 27
