Understanding digital literacies : a practical introduction

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Understanding digital literacies : a practical introduction

Rodney H. Jones and Christoph A. Hafner

Routledge, 2021

2nd ed

  • : hbk

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Summary: "Understanding Digital Literacies 2nd Edition provides an accessible and timely introduction to new media literacies. This book equips students with the theoretical and analytical tools with which to explore the linguistic dimensions and social impact of a range of digital literacy practices. Each chapter in the volume covers a different topic, presenting an overview of the major concepts, issues, problems and debates surrounding the subject, while also encouraging students to reflect on and critically evaluate their own language and communication practices. Features of the 2nd edition include: expanded coverage of a diverse range of digital media practices that now includes Instagram, Snapchat, ..."--Provided by publisher

Includes bibliographical references (p. [277]-293) and index

First edition published by Routledge 2012

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Understanding Digital Literacies Second Edition provides an accessible and timely introduction to new media literacies. This book equips students with the theoretical and analytical tools with which to explore the linguistic dimensions and social impact of a range of digital literacy practices. Each chapter in the volume covers a different topic, presenting an overview of the major concepts, issues, problems, and debates surrounding it, while also encouraging students to reflect on and critically evaluate their own language and communication practices. Features of the second edition include: * expanded coverage of a diverse range of digital media practices that now includes Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Tinder, and WhatsApp; * two entirely new chapters on mobility and materiality, and surveillance and privacy; * updated activities in each chapter which engage students in reflecting on and analysing their own media use; * e-resources featuring a glossary of key terms and supplementary material for each chapter, including additional activities and links to useful websites, articles, and videos. This book is an essential textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying courses in new media and digital literacies.

Table of Contents

List of illustrations Acknowledgements Preface to 2nd EditionChapter 1 Mediated Me Part I Digital Tools Chapter 2 Information Everywhere Chapter 3 Reading and Writing in Digital Contexts Chapter 4 Multimodality Chapter 5 Online Language and Social Interaction Chapter 6 Mobility and materiality Chapter 7 Critical Digital Literacies Part II Digital Practices Chapter 8 Online Cultures and Intercultural Communication Chapter 9 Games, Learning and Literacy Chapter 10 Social (and 'Anti-Social') Media Chapter 11 Collaboration and Peer Production Chapter 12 Surveillance and privacy Afterword References Index

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