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ERIC Number: EJ644715
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2002
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ISSN: ISSN-0098-6291
Skepticism: A Literacy for Our Times.
Robinson, Julie; Nilsen, Alleen Pace
Teaching English in the Two-Year College, v29 n3 p285-96 Mar 2002
Suggests that educators need to let students know that sometimes messages are sent in the hopes of confusing or misleading readers or listeners. Notes that people sending such messages include politicians, marketers, educators, parents, entertainers, medical personnel, and in fact, anybody and everybody. Considers how modern media makes it easier for people to manipulate others. (SG)
Descriptors: Advertising, Critical Reading, Deception, English Instruction, Mass Media Effects, Mass Media Use, Technological Advancement, Two Year Colleges
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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