Using Episodic and Thematic Frames to Get More Out of the News

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Title: Using Episodic and Thematic Frames to Get More Out of the News
Abstract: This lesson teaches students about the concept of framing from mass media communication in order to help them think more critically about information production.
Creator: Nate Floyd
Contributor: Jaclyn Spraetz
Topics Covered: Sources Evaluation
Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to define framing and explain how it is used in traditional news sources.
2. Students will identify episodic and thematic frames in the news.
3. Students will reflect on episodic and thematic news stories in their media diets.
Audience Type: Students
Learning Object Type: Slide Presentation; Assignment
Literacies/Competencies: ACRL: Authority is Constructed and Contextual;
Rights: CC BY
Date Submitted: 2023-03-02

Media: Framing Lesson Slides; Framing pre-class and reflection survey; Framing Group worksheet