Russian Language Journal
Keywords
Media literacy, journalism, human rights, Russian language
Abstract
This paper presents an approach to promoting social media literacy in a Russian language class. The instruction was conducted within a university setting for Flagship students in their third year of Russian studies. The course focused on teaching professional Russian to students at the Intermediate Mid to Advanced levels. It is modular and covers several topics, including journalism, law, and human rights, among others. The overall aim of the course was to help students develop critical thinking skills, expose them to Russian language and culture, and enable them to stay informed about current events while discussing a wide range of topics.
Recommended Citation
Shapiro, Alexandra
(2023)
"Teaching Critical Media Literacy in an Advanced-Level Classroom Through the Eyes of Journalism as a Profession,"
Russian Language Journal: Vol. 73:
Iss.
2, Article 10.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70163/0036-0252.1350
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/rlj/vol73/iss2/10
