Unhealthy Metaphors
by Neil Andersen In Metaphors We Live By, cognitive linguist George Lakoff explains that most of our language is metaphorical. This is especially true when we are discussing abstract ideas rather [...]
“Hijab Hoax” Case Study
by Michelle Solomon and Neil Andersen (updated 2019) Because the primary function of media is to communicate culture, media literacy is a wonderfully compelling blend of media studies and [...]
Reining in Rapid Righteousness
By Diana Maliszewski with Neil Andersen A common adjective to describe recent media experiences is FAST. The speed at which content is published, shared, commented on, and remixed is quick. What [...]
From Memphis to Missouri: Voices and Echoes
Blog post by Laurie Townshend with extension activities by Michelle Solomon The U.S. Civil Rights Movement reached a peak in the 1960’s with widespread reactions to systemic racism boiling over [...]
Using media to develop critical literacy skills
by Diana Luciani, former AML Board member; teacher – Peel District School Board, Ontario These lessons inform the Media Strand of Ontario’s Grade 9 Applied-level English course. [...]
Archie Bunker for President?
Norman Lear produced several successful television sit-coms with political implications. His first, and most well-known, was All in the Family. Archie Bunker, the central character, was a [...]
A Tale of Two Audiences
Many people are concerned about the ramifications of a Donald Trump presidency. What was once considered a laughable long shot by a TV celebrity has become serious politics. Talk show hosts have [...]
