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CRITICAL MEDIA LITERACY: INTEGRATING LANGUAGE ARTS, TECHNOLOGY, AND SOCIAL STUDIES

Nargizakhon Valieva

2nd year MA Student, Uzbekistan State World Languages University

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Abstract

In the digital age, media consumption has become a central aspect of daily life, influencing everything from politics to personal identity. As the line between traditional media and new digital platforms continues to blur, it is increasingly essential for educators to equip students with the tools to critically engage with the vast amounts of information they encounter. Critical media literacy (CML) is an interdisciplinary approach that combines language arts, technology, and social studies to foster skills that enable students to analyze, interpret, and evaluate media messages. This article explores the importance of integrating critical media literacy across disciplines to enhance students' analytical abilities, empower them as informed citizens, and cultivate a deeper understanding of the societal implications of media and technology

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