Open this publication in new window or tab >>2020 (English)In: Prismet, ISSN 0032-8847, Vol. 71, no 1, p. 59-74Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
In Sweden, media in various forms act as one of the main settings where young peopleencounter religion, both in schools and elsewhere. With a seemingly ever-expanding developmentof communication technology, researchers and politicians alike are arguing forthe need to educate our citizens in media literacy. By applying the concept of multiplemedia literacy, this article argues for a more nuanced view of the skills needed to criticallyengage with various kinds of media. By analysing interview material of both teachers andstudents, the article concludes that increased focus within RE on how various mediumsoperate, and on the complex nature of social media, would likely result in a richer medialiteracy for students and teachers alike.
Keywords
religious education; multiple media literacy; mediatization; media materials; Sweden
National Category
Religious Studies Educational Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-395673 (URN)10.5617/pri.7878 (DOI)
Funder
Swedish Research Council, 721-2013-2318
2019-10-232019-10-232020-11-11Bibliographically approved