Media literacy 101

Fake news: False or misleading information presented as news, often with the intent to deceive or mislead.
Politically sensitive: Issues or topics that are likely to provoke strong reactions or controversy due to their implications for political interests or affiliations.
Simulation: Imitation of real processes in order to understand functional logics and consequences.

Cartoon scene featuring diverse individuals working on laptops, focused on a map opf East Asia, representing teamwork and digital communication. © Yukari Mishima

What is the relationship between media literacy and levels of press freedom? At the University of Hong Kong, lecturer Masato recognized that media literacy was being taught using Western resources. In response, he founded ANNIE Asia, a news and information network dedicated to creating accurate, relevant materials tailored to the East Asian context.

Watch this episode to uncover innovative strategies to foster media literacy. Not sure about the technical terms used in this video? Here you can find a full breakdown.

Story: Hui-An Ho
Illustration: Yukari Mishima
Script: Awe Studio
Animation: Awe Studio x Jorge Ramos
Music: Youjin Jeon
Production: Awe Studio
Post-production: Awe Studio x Jorge Ramos
Editorship & Translation: bpb & Goethe-Institut
Scientific Advice: John W. Cheng, Tsuda University / Jeanette Hofmann, Berlin Social Science Center

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