Podcasts: A tool for media literacy? Critical analysis and production

Abstract

The aim of this master thesis is to answer the main question: can podcasts be a tool for media literacy? To answer this question, this thesis provides a theoretical part that intends to explain various terms linked to media literacy and media education. In this part, there are also the limits and possibilities of podcasts in (media) education. It also provides a critical analysis of five different podcasts, explaining their possible uses or limits in media literacy classes. To support this thesis, an audio podcast was created, with the aim of proving its use during media literacy lessons.