Media Literacy Education in China

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Synopsis

The Chinese government has long kept tight control on both traditional and new media to prevent potential challenges to its authority. But, for better or worse, China has now reached a stage where it is difficult to exercise political hegemony through laws and regulations and the control of the mass media. China has become a global superpower and in 2011 surpassed Japan as the world’s second largest economy, second only to the USA. China’s entertainment industry is also flourishing, and the market is large enough to attract foreign investors that either view China as an important market or are interested in Chinese capital. Today, more children in China watch television than in any other country in the world, and Internet usage is also increasing, making the implementation of media literacy education an important issue. This book presents the prevailing perspectives on media literacy education in China and describes how the current curriculum reform for implementing media literacy education is being developed. It will not only stimulate debate and further research, but will also influence policy decisions regarding media literacy education in China.

Book details

Edition:
1st ed. 2016
Author:
Chi-Kim Cheung
ISBN:
9789811000454
Related ISBNs:
9789811000430
Publisher:
Springer Singapore, Singapore
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-10-23
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2016
Copyright by:
Springer Singapore, Singapore 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Education, Language Arts, Nonfiction, Psychology, Social Studies