Czech Media Education at the Crossroads
Czech Media Education at the Crossroads

Summary/Abstract: Motivated by the current expansion of media awareness, this paper examines topical issues of media studies as tackled by educational systems in many developed countries. Special attention is given to the historical background which compelled Czech journalists and educationalists to formulate opinions about the necessity to inform the young generation of the general principles and patterns of the media function. Obviously, the advancement of new media has necessitated acquisition of new skills and knowledge and the ensuing integration of media studies into school curricula has also changed media teaching.

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