At the forefront in its field, this Handbook examines the theoretical, conceptual, pedagogical and methodological development of media literacy education and research around the world. Building on traditional media literacy frameworks in critical analysis, evaluation, and assessment, it incorporates new literacies emerging around connective technologies, mobile platforms, and social networks. A global perspective rather than a Western-centric point of view is explicitly highlighted, with contributors from all continents, to show the empirical research being done at the intersection of media, education, and engagement in daily life. Structured around five themes--Educational Interventions; Safeguarding/Data and Online Privacy; Engagement in Civic Life; Media, Creativity and Production; Digital Media Literacy--the volume as a whole emphasizes the competencies needed to engage in meaningful participation in digital culture.
About the Author: Belinha S. De Abreu is Lecturer, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT, School of Communication and Media Arts, and Vice-President of the National Telemedia Council, USA.
Paul Mihailidis is Associate Professor, School of Communication and Co-Director of The Engagement Lab, Emerson College, USA, and Director of the Salzburg Academy on Media & Global Change.
Alice Y.L. Lee is Professor and Head, Department of Journalism, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong.
Jad Melki is Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies and Chairperson of the Department of Communication Arts at the Lebanese American University and the Director of the Institute of Media Research and Training, Lebanon.
Julian McDougall is Professor in Media and Education and Director: Centre for Excellence in Media Practice, The Media School, Bournemouth University, UK.
