The Red & Black: Journalism, Media Literacy and Democratic Citizenship
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Session Details
February 22, 2023 @ 3:40 pm - 4:50 pm EST
Location: Burnett 213
This breakout session aims to discuss the role of journalism and media literacy in fostering democratic citizenship. It will cover the vital importance of a free and independent press in fostering democracy, the role of media literacy in helping citizens critically evaluate information and participate in informed decision-making, the challenges facing journalism today (such as disinformation and the decline of traditional news sources), and ways for citizens to take an active role in supporting democracy through media literacy and informed participation in public life. Led by members of The Red & Black editorial board.
This session The Red and Black: Journalism, Media Literacy and Democratic Citizenship is offered as one of five concurrent breakout sessions.
Learn more about the other four sessions:
BHM Discussion Series: Open Dialogue with BSU
Supporting International Democracy: Fulbright & Peace Corps
Navigating Social Structures around Poverty
Promoting Democratic Accountability in Politics & Society
