From "General Education in a Free Society" to Holistic Education: Exploring the Advanced Rationale for College Students' Media Literacy Education

Chu Zhang

doi:10.6918/IJOSSER.202501_8(1).0022

Authors

Chu Zhang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.6918/IJOSSER.202501_8(1).0022

Keywords:

General Education in a Free Society; College Students; Media Literacy Education.

Abstract

Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing media environment, college students, as the main force in media usage, have a media literacy level that concerns personal growth and social development. "General Education in a Free Society" contains many advanced and far-reaching educational philosophies. This paper deeply analyzes the core concepts of cultivating a "whole person," balancing the breadth and depth of knowledge, and emphasizing critical thinking and effective communication skills as presented in the report. It reviews the achievements and problems in current college students' media literacy education and proposes corresponding educational strategies based on these insights. The aim is to leverage classic educational philosophies to improve the media literacy education system for college students, helping them to develop comprehensively in the complex media environment, better adapt to society, and play a positive role.

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