AMST 466 - Media Literacy and Racial Representation

(3.00)

This course is divided into two components: First, we will explore the foundations of media literacy, while also investigating the areas rarely explored in media studies and mass communication research about Africana peoples. The course will survey these historical images in various media forms. Students will analyze the impact these images, perceptions, and stereotypes have on society and on Africana people’s self-concept, in particular youth/teenagers. In addition, the course will examine the ways in which the images have developed when rendered by Africana filmmakers. Finally, students will expand knowledge in this area of study by producing a workbook of critical race media literacy assignments and exercises. These exercises will then be utilized during our classroom visits to a middle school in the Baltimore City Public School system. Recommended Preparation: Six credits in American Studies courses, 3 at the upper-level.

Course ID: 100363
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Lecture