About the Media Literacy & Society Course

Media Literacy & Society is a full-year academic course that empowers high school students to analyze, evaluate, and understand the impact of media in their daily lives. This course begins by teaching foundational media concepts and develops into advanced analysis of social messaging, advertising, political rhetoric, and cultural narratives.

Students will gain essential media literacy skills including source evaluation, recognition of bias, decoding persuasive techniques, and understanding representation across media forms. They will explore the relationship between media, power, identity, and civic life. Media Literacy & Society prepares students to become thoughtful consumers and responsible producers of media in both academic and real-world settings.

The course emphasizes global awareness, ethical reflection, and digital citizenship. Learners will participate in case studies, debates, presentations, and comparative content analysis. This structured and interactive program supports success in future college coursework in journalism, sociology, and communication. Whether your goal is college readiness, critical thinking, or civic engagement, the Media Literacy & Society course provides a meaningful foundation for media fluency and social impact.

Grade Level: 10–12
Credits: 1
Delivery Format: Live Online (1:1 or Small Group)
Duration: Full Academic Year (194 instructional days)
Instructional Language: English

This course provides students with the analytical tools to critically engage with media and its influence on individuals, institutions, and global society. Learners examine media production, rhetorical techniques, digital ethics, and the cultural dimensions of news, social platforms, advertising, and entertainment. Emphasis is placed on independent thinking, informed evaluation, and civic responsibility.

Primary Texts and Resources

News articles, editorials, and public communications

Documentaries and media critique excerpts

Advertising and political campaign analysis

Research-based journalism and scholarly commentary

Assessment Structure

Analytical essays and media journals

Presentation of case studies and findings

Group discussions and simulations

Comparative analysis of media sources

Final media literacy portfolio and reflection