Introduction to Media Literacy: Crash Course Media Literacy #1

[@kblochl]

I earned my MA in Media Literacy, and I'm really happy to see this on here. For those engaging in Media Literacy for the first time, it's important to remember that literacy involves both reading AND writing (or, in ML's case, interpretation and production). Analyzing how media is created is aided by creating media itself. Once you learn some of the theory behind media, apply it to your own work, and you'll learn a lot more about the media creation process!

[@tristanholderness4223]

"I'm Jay Smooth" hell yes you are with that voice

[@janmejaygupta4148]

Reminds me of Obama

[@olirayner5129]

tristan roberts exactly what i thought 😂

[@ramonadrost3621]

My thoughts exactly!! :D

[@fallenasleep7247]

I wasn't going to follow this crash course, but I'm glad I tried the first one out. It's worth it just for Smooth's voice! At the very least I'll put it on as I fall asleep

[@UrbanPanic]

When I heard this presenter's name, I was skeptical. My doubt was misplaced.

[@Rozenkratz]

I like this host, he seems pretty chill

[@hahasimp]

Andrés Rodríguez some say he is pretty smooth

[@hollythemangoface1]

This has made me so, so excited. As a teacher of Media Studies I am thrilled that this is being taught. It is super relevant for the course!!

[@Chamelionroses]

I don't have media studies in any school per say but have learned much of media literacy in the past from you tube and internet otherwise. It will be interesting to see if I learn something new.

[@zarmeennoor276]

I am a media student can you help me with the topic of Media Literacy skills?

[@JuicerDMan]

@gordan270 basically

[@Danielsingerymusic]

It's crazy to think about how much I can understand about this for the sole reason that I was raised with social media since I began my adolescent years. I cannot imagine the level of social consciousness regarding media literacy the generations to come will possess. Anyways, as always, an excellent video!

[@yeetyeetonthestreet-colinm1186]

but then again, being raised with social media came with so many downsides too 😭 At what cost

[@hanafurlotte2683]

Educating the viewers about the ways they are being manipulated ( Good or Bad ) so that they can chose freely is always a good thing :)

[@Chronically_ChiII]

Hana Furlotte Yeah, maybe people will even used it on CrashCourse.

[@Baby_boodle]

The advent of mass media in the information age means that media literacy and being critical of information is more important than ever. It's very good to learn about.

[@timtran9563]

What I like about Crash Course is that they present us with so much manageable and actually useful information in only ten minutes or so; something that would usually take days or weeks to learn in school, 'if' we learn it at all.

[@debodatta7398]

This series is well needed for the vast majority of people today

[@ajburgess6843]

Debo Datta KZbin comments are always civil.

[@abelio3835]

I’m really excited for this course! As a teenager surrounded by the world of tech and social media, its important for people to understand whats going on underneath the surface, how to navigate media and the downsides of social media and the new internet of things that seems to encompass everyone lately

[@srslgd-r9k]

By the end of this crash course, I am expecting a diploma.

[@littlestjenna]

I majored in Media Studies for my undergrad and got to write a paper on internet culture (particularly the HP fandom) that I got to present at a communication conference a couple years ago! We had to take a media literacy course for our degree too and got to teach kids at a local elementary school. It’s a super fascinating subject and if you’re looking for a job in that vein I would totally recommend it!!

[@AaronLockman]

Oh my gosh, this series is sorely needed in today’s world. Thanks so much for making this, guys.

[@yvettewang7221]

Thank you so much for the course. I am a teacher from China and our students need to know more in this field. I appreciated it.

[@bupsupreme271]

When you said "has led to media literacy education in schools", it reminded me about how my school just made digital literacy (which is similar to media literacy) a required class the year I went there.

[@AvgJane19]

Damn this is important, so many people have no idea the importance and effects that media has on culture and society

[@SunriseFireberry]

The medium is the message. --McLuhan

[@seanwebb605]

TimeAndChance Bah. McLuhan drives me crazy.

[@linayvan]

TimeAndChance I

[@edfagan4251]

I read what you wrote. You know nothing of my work! How you got to write a comment about anything is totally amazing!

[@seanwebb605]

Ed Fagan Woody Allen film references! Nice.

[@YoungTheFish]

Did you guys know McLuhan also wrote a book call "The Medium is the Massage"? No I didn't misspell anything.

[@JuicerDMan]

Who else got linked to this by their teacher 👨‍🏫

[@ayeitsS]

This is clearly a sign. I spent all day yesterday trying to figure out what I want to do with my life and what I want to study. I fell over Media Studies and started to read about it and trying to find out what subjects I needed for it. And now this video. Yup. I think I might do Media Studies.

[@kurtlindner]

This series, of all the Crash Courses, has such a high potential to positively influence people.

[@Usalama42]

I teach students whose first language is not English and am doing a unit on media literacy soon - so I just want to express my gratitude not only for this series and for the very good subtitles! :)

[@DarklordofDOOM57]

CRASH COURSE MUSIC THEORY AND HISTORY PLEASE :) And of course, brilliant series. Can't wait for more.

[@kaitlynh3626]

DarklordofDOOM57 YESS

[@LuisSierra42]

YEEEESSSS

[@joshbobst1629]

I'd like history of maths.

[@sirBrouwer]

not to mistake with the history of meth.

[@shanachayadavison5857]

DarklordofDOOM57 YES I NEED THE STRAVINSKY/SCHÖNBERG SOAP OPERA IN MY LIFE (“Are you THE Arnold Schönberg? Well [my WWI superior officer] someone had to be.” My baby ❤️)

[@kpcbeezy1991]

This is going to be one of the best crash course series.

[@tyrannasaurruss6329]

We seriously needed this. Thank you guys so much. Too many people calling real news fake and fake news real these days.

[@blutulip5587]

wtf!!!!!! Jay Smooth is teaching crash course!!! absolutely amazing!!!!

[@6thwilbury2331]

Reason #42 why I'm a fan of this host: he is one of the rare KZbin video hosts who uses the word "comprise" correctly.

[@tonicastle9063]

This series has come along just as I'm writing an essay for university about advertising and critical theory So thank you so much for helping me out! 😂

[@metanumia]

This Crash Course series should be watched and carefully studied by all humans alive today. This subject is simply not taught in primary school. The world would be a better place if everyone had more media literacy!

[@beccaevans8784]

I’m a third year Commmunications major and I’ve been WAITING for Crash Course to do a series on media theory!!! Im so excited to watch these!

[@PsychologyinTamil]

Thumbs up for we want you the Choir to Sing!

[@HearAboutEars]

This is so funny that this came out today because I’m currently (since 8pm) running an awareness program at my college on media literacy and identifying fake news sources.

[@katg2096]

Great info! Crash Course instructors just always talk way too fast & slowing playback speed doesn't make it any better. He's actually my favorite & he has great delivery of the content/material, just wish it wasn't so rushed with Crash Course.

[@dunradsdunrads4933]

This is the best media-teaching-about video on KZbin! It is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy to learn from!

[@Elfos64]

Something I like to say related to media is that a Historian's job is to study and make sense of the past, whereas a Journalist's job is to study and make sense of the present- or in other words, to make Future Historians' jobs easier. I hope you cover journalistic ethics and the dangers of doing it irresponsibly in this series.

[@DJcream13]

Man, its been years since I last watched a J Smooth video. Shoutouts to this episode's writer. I appreciate the Titanic reference. I thought the blu-ray example was going to be a one off joke but to bring it up again with that quote was well executed.

[@prathamtangri3803]

This is not the series we deserve, but the one we need!

[@phaedrus4931]

Great start. Looking forward to watching this series unfold. You've done it again, Crash Course.

[@blazeboymilan]

Very enlightening! can't wait for the next course. I've been trying to explain to my old man how the media affects people now and then. I just can't find the right intro to put into their mind.. this helps me a lot! Encode and decode thats the word of the day.

[@heitoroliveira5243]

Incredible! We just started a research group on the subject! We''re gonna keep an eye out for bibliographical references and authors leads! Thanks a lot!

[@Xenos_hive]

Host seems good and while I know a fair amount on the subject I can't wait for the deeper dive into the subject, IM IN

[@UFBMusic]

My god does the world ever need this series!

[@yasminesami2238]

Love this. As a teacher this is a great tool for me to teach my students such an important skill.

[@DragoniteSpam]

The comments of this series are going to be interesting.

[@Natdaprat]

Yours wasn't.

[@DragoniteSpam]

Would you rather that or the alternative?

[@ZamanSiddiqui]

DragoniteSpam This isn't going to turn out like Sociology.

[@DragoniteSpam]

we'll wait and see

[@ZamanSiddiqui]

DragoniteSpam None of the topics that Jay mentioned sound in any way controversial. Sociology had a lot of social politics, which is why it didn't go down well in the comments section.

[@WeyrSingerMWT]

Thanks for covering this important topic Crash Course! Can't wait to be able to share this series with my students.

[@FalbertForester]

Love the little cameraman to the audience right of the radio! And a good start to the series.

[@lirazel6414]

So excited to see you here, Jay!

[@allenjtyler]

Just discovered CrashCourse, thanks for the overview of media literacy Jay! Looking forward to the next installments in the series.

[@keiradolphin]

I'm writing my undergrad thesis on this exact topic (specifically political effects) - can't wait for more videos!

[@TheHumanEeyore]

Jay Smooth! Anything with Jay Smooth, I support all the way.

[@Zaete0chan]

Aaand the best named Crash Course presenter award goes toooooo... Jaaaay Smooooth!

[@anatrevino8]

This was great. I'm a film professor who teaches a media theory and criticism course and this was very helpful. Thank you.

[@wesphillips8058]

This. Is. Epic. Super stoked, Crash Course!

[@debbeylukas5872]

Just starting this and I’m already really excited.

[@eliseerickson5994]

I was apprehensive about a series not being hosted by the Green brothers but I love this guy wow

[@RodrigoDR]

I'm graduating in advertising this year, so this is going to be very useful!

[@TheMaplestrip]

This is such a frustrating video to watch in the morning. I consumed 21 seconds of media when you asked me that question. I suppose 24 seconds, as I was browsing my subscription feed for a few seconds. This is _literally_ the first piece of media I consume after waking up XD

[@poeticsilence047]

Jay Smooth...perfect name for this series.

[@AshishGupta-ql9lq]

Coupon and receipts are media.... You learn something new every day.

[@DrawnByDandy]

Oh boy, I'm so excited! I'm glad this topic is being covered! I hope it won't be too US-centric :o

[@carlyburns163]

I’m so glad you are hosting this, Jay!!!

[@jeannealn9455]

I can't wait for the next episode ! I'm already just more alert to medias, and this is only the intro

[@zeromailss]

This should be taught at school, like seriously, general school system is way too outdated

[@swagmaster282]

Lol I'm in school rn watching this in health

[@patrickyoung7943]

My favorite course created by this organization yet.

[@nitinghuge4739]

The thought bubble explanation is awesome!

[@Soprie]

Let me just put on my j smooth fan t-shirt. This series is going to be fantastic!

[@sickleandsuckle]

How appropriate this series is, especially after 2016...

[@leonietrzeba6778]

As a A Level media studies student I am so looking forward to this series

[@dstinnettmusic]

Wait so multimedia, literally means multiple multiple medium?

[@joshuawalker7054]

It's a transportation system that allows for delivery of different types of media *at the same time* - For example - CD-ROM was multimedia because one storage system could carry Audio, Video, and Data at the same time.

[@dstinnettmusic]

Joshua Walker that’s a long way of saying “yes” lol

[@Pfhorrest]

Multimedia = multiple media = multiple mediums. "Media" is just the correct Latinate way of pluralizing "medium", rather than Anglicizing it to "mediums". (In general, any word ending in "-ums" is an incorrect, Anglicized pluralization of a Latin word).

[@dstinnettmusic]

Pfhorrest so using simply math, your equations equate to Multiple multiple media, (or multiple squared media, whichever you feel is most simplified)

[@Pfhorrest]

No, you don't need to repeat "multiple". You can have one medium, or multiple "mediums", which is more correctly put as multiple media, because "mediums" is a weird mutant word. "Multimedia" is just short for multiple media.

[@RonieDoll]

Thanks Jay Smooth this is a topic I didn't think I needed. But found to be very interesting and hopefully helpful in the future. Can't wait for more.

[@paolumouse]

Please please please make this available in even more languages

[@whitedove1012]

Love it! Can't wait to dive into the rest of the series! (I never comment on videos lol) keep it up, crash course!

[@jack1506]

Very skeptical of this first episode, but... BUT!! This video was both entertaining and informative. Can’t wait till the next episode!

[@L4PointLinguist]

Oh wow. Super-stoked about this series now.

[@bd_ART]

Sooooo excited for this course 🙌🏻💞

[@StarsAndEmbers]

I have a degree in media and have forgotten most of what I learnt. But watching this I keep thinking "Oh yeah! I remember learning that!" :P

[@seanwebb605]

Started study media while in middle school. Began training and working in the field in my teens.

[@Soprie]

In the unit on advertising I really hope you cover native advertising, or advertising made to look like legitimate news or articles.

[@DanRudy]

Great idea for a CC miniseries! Media literacy is the real-life equivalent of those sunglasses from "They Live."

[@sharonsekhon9475]

I am going to use this in my intro critical thinking courses. Thanks!

[@Scerttle]

Keen. Been a while since I first covered this topic, so I definitely need a refresher.

[@popcorn34987]

wow, so dope you guys are doing a series on this.

[@TheBubblypumpkin]

This randomly reminded me of my Econ class WAY back in 1998, we given an assignment to when we were not targeted by media.

[@HectorRoldan]

Wow I spent a lot of time this morning piecing similar things together^^ Yet another strange coincidence in a long series of similar events that seem to be happening more often..

[@nateweinand4209]

This sounds really interesting! This is definitely something a lot of people need to look into.

[@alysonl6509]

Excellent addition to Crash Course!

[@EatinBubsy]

This already looks fantastic

[@habibbishaikh7189]

I'm super excited for this series

[@Sbeth85]

Love this video. Packed with great info, no BS, not condescending.

[@twilbroad2]

🙋‍♂I'm in the choir 😂 trying to impress my 'significant other' by studying what SHE studied 😉... Thank you Crash course - nice presentation Jay Smooth! 😎

[@anshulsharma9424]

I think you should also do a crash course on marketing

[@RGCDTB]

I'm trying to teach my coworkers about how to obtain media literacy

[@darinsingleton3553]

Jay Smooth and Crash Course - it doesn't get any better! I'm pumped. Well done.

[@1996Pinocchio]

20 seconds in and I know that this *the* serie I was waiting for.

[@theamberandamyshow5866]

Dad: 2 mins in and I'm hooked! Love that green radio btw

[@sparkss4]

This looks like it's going to be an awesome course, and also timely.

[@JohnDoe-jh5yr]

Thank you for doing this. This is needed more now than ever.

[@charles4112]

I am so exited for this series!

[@MK.5198]

Mike Rugnetta was here.

[@gregory.augustin]

I’m excited for this crash course!

[@facetsofus2008]

Ooooo I’m excited for this series