Amy M. Damico is Professor of Communication and Faculty Adviser to the Endicott Scholars Honors Program at Endicott College, Beverly, MA, USA. Melissa M. Yang is Professor of Communication at Endicott College, Beverly, MA, USA.
This text is a timely and much-needed pedagogical resource for all undergraduate educators, but especially academic librarians, as it provides a rich overview of news literacy across disciplines. Brimming with inspiration, the strength of this edited volume shines in the variety of strategies, perspectives, and content areas adeptly and purposefully curated by Damico and Yang. This text is essential reading and would make a fantastic pick for your next faculty reading circle. * Caitlin Gerrity, Associate Professor, Southern Utah University, USA * With growing concerns arising over AI, algorithmic bias, mis/disinformation, microtargeting, and new forms of mediated propaganda, educators need timely and effective strategies to help students critically engage with news and information. The novel pedagogical strategies and constructivist approaches offered in this book provide innovative ways to help students become informed and engaged citizens. A must-read for teachers seeking creative cross-curricular lessons for their classes that address the most pressing news and information literacy issue facing our democracy. * Julie Frechette, Professor of Communication, Worcester State University, USA; Editor of Media Education for a Digital Generation *