This report is the first in a series of three on the status of United States (US) and international understanding of and funding for media literacy. From the Executive Summary: “Media literacy training gives the public the tools to be active citizens. It helps people understand the value of news, defend their access to free […]
Study on Assessment Criteria for Media Literacy Levels
The results of the research “Study on Assessment Criteria for Media Literacy Levels”, directed by Professor José Manuel Perez Tornero, focused on analysis, reflection and development proposals within the field of digital literacy in Euriope. The study is a part of the European Commission’s development of media literacy policies, the Commission has requested to experts […]
The Iceberg facing Public Diplomacy: A triangle of arrogance, ignorance, and obnoxious management
It is very important to assess how audiences in the region perceive the Arabic TV services of International Satellite Broadcasters such as Deutsche Welle, France 24 and Russia Today. Most of the time, foreign Arabic-speaking channels fail “to win the hearts and minds” of the Arab public for three reasons: arrogance, impatience, and lack of […]
Modern French and Russian Media Education in XXI Century (2000-2009). Acta Didactica Napocensia. 2009. N 4.
The author of this article thinks, that the basic difficulties of wider introduction of media education in the Russian and French universities & schools first of all are connected with patent defect purposefully prepared of media educators; with the certain inertness of many educational establishments; with traditional approaches of the education ministery structures concentrating the […]
Internet Usage in the Middle East Survey- November 2009
“The Internet Usage in the Middle East ” survey is conducted to gauge internet usage habits and attitudes among professionals and job seekers across the Middle East region. Data for this survey was collected online between 30th October and 22nd November 2009 with 13, 847 respondents.——————– Respondents’ Profile: Professionals and job seekers from the UAE, […]
In the Foggy Middle East: Just Wars Remain the Name of the Game
Throughout history, ‘wars of religion’ have served to obscure the economic and strategic interests behind the conquest and invasion of foreign lands. ‘Wars of religion’ were invariably fought to secure control over trading routes and natural resources. Islam has always remained in the eyes of the West as a totally strange culture. Similarly, the ‘war […]
Quran Translations & Steering Public Opinion Against Islam :Reasons for the Negative Image of Islam
Quran translations are supposed to provide “an authentic point of reference from which to examine the biased stereotypes of Islam to which Westerners are habitually exposed to.” However, unfortunately, most of these translations have not fulfilled this function. They either fail to give a precise image of Islam, or give a negative distorted one, says […]
Behind the Percentages: Insights into American and Middle-Eastern Students’ Views on Terrorism
In recent years, many educators, public officials, and political observers have argued that the notion that international affairs is solely the business of experts is incompatible with the healthy functioning of a democracy, particularly one so involved in world affairs as the United States. Researchers have instituted a series of National Issues Forums, or deliberative […]
World Catholic Association for Communication (SIGNIS)
SIGNIS is a non-governmental organization that includes members from 140 countries. As the “World Catholic Association for Communication”, it brings together radio, television, cinema, video, media education, Internet, and new technology professionals. SIGNIS was created in November 2001 from the merger between two organizations (Unda, for radio and television; and OCIC, for cinema and audiovisual) […]
Study of the Assessment Criteria of Media Literacy Levels in Europe
EAVI has coordinated for the European Commission, DG Information Society, the Study of the Assessment Criteria of Media Literacy Levels in Europe— It offers a comprehensive view of the concept of media literacy and an understanding of how media literacy levels in Europe should be assessed.—- We are pleased to announce that the Final Report […]
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