Activities of Christa PRETS related to 2008/2129(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Media literacy in a digital world (short presentation)
Reports (1)
REPORT on media literacy in a digital world PDF (176 KB) DOC (83 KB)
Amendments (27)
Amendment 2 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the media make themselves felt in politics and the day-to-day life of society; whereas the present-day media landscape is shaped by a high degree of media concentration in the commercial sector, entailing a danger of manipulation; and whereas media literacy is therefore central to political culture, _____________________ 1 OJ L 394, 30.12.2006, p. 10.Or. de
Amendment 5 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas new mass media are penetrating into all areas of life thanks to innovative technologies, whereas these new media call for users to take a more active role and whereas social communities, weblogs and video games are also forms of media,
Amendment 6 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the traditional media such as television, radio or newspapers are generally considered to be more credible than sources of information from the Internet,
Amendment 11 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas computer skills alone do not automatically lead to greater media literacy,
Amendment 13 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas, by producing their own content and media products, users acquire abilities affording them a deeper insight into the principles and values of professionally produced media content,
Amendment 16 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital F a (new)
Recital F a (new)
Fa. whereas media education is essential to achieving a high level of media literacy in the European Union,
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas media education can be provided primarily by teachers who themselves are media literate and have been given the necessary training,
Amendment 20 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G b (new)
Recital G b (new)
Gb. whereas media literacy and media pluralism are linked, whereas well- informed, politically mature citizens form the basis of a pluralist society and whereas media literacy is an important part of political education,
Amendment 21 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G c (new)
Recital G c (new)
Gc. whereas the media provide opportunities for global communication and openness to the world, whereas they are cornerstones of democratic societies and whereas they impart knowledge as well as providing information,
Amendment 22 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G d (new)
Recital G d (new)
Gd. whereas new digital media provide positive opportunities for participation and creativity, thereby enhancing citizens’ involvement in political processes,
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G e (new)
Recital G e (new)
Ge. whereas there is currently insufficient data available to make precise statements about the level of media literacy in the European Union,
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G g (new)
Recital G g (new)
Gg. whereas the infrastructure for broadband Internet is also a public service,
Amendment 25 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G h (new)
Recital G h (new)
Gh. whereas many institutions can promote media literacy,
Amendment 26 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G i (new)
Recital G i (new)
Gi. whereas individual EU programmes in the audiovisual sector make a vital contribution to promoting media literacy at national and international level,
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital G j (new)
Recital G j (new)
Gj. whereas the decisive importance of media literacy has also been highlighted by UNESCO in, for example, the Grünwald Declaration on Media Education (1982) and the Paris Agenda: 12 recommendations for media education (2007),
Amendment 35 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Notes that, in addition to policy, journalists, radio and television broadcasters and media companies, it is mainly small local entities such as libraries, adult education centres, citizens’, cultural and media centres, further education and training establishments and citizens’ media (e.g. public channels) that can make an active contribution to promoting media literacy;
Amendment 42 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Emphasises that only media-literate citizens are in a position to judge whether and to what extent media producers’ interests influence the form and content of what is produced, and to form their own opinions;
Amendment 43 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Notes that providing access to broadband Internet is also important for services of general interest and should be characterised by variety, a high level of quality, and affordability;
Amendment 44 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 b (new)
Paragraph 11 b (new)
11b. Calls for media literacy to be made the ninth key competence in the European reference framework for lifelong learning set out in Recommendation 2006/962/EC;
Amendment 47 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Notes that, in addition to educational and education-policy considerations, technical equipment and access to new technologies are also of vital importance;
Amendment 48 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Calls on the relevant national authorities to familiarise teachers of all subjects and at every type of school with the use of audiovisual teaching aids and with the problems associated with media education;
Amendment 50 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Calls on the Member States to promote media literacy as part of their lifelong learning strategies and to encourage peer learning and the exchange of good practice between teaching professionals on this aspect of education;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Emphasises the need for regular exchange of information, good practices and, in the field of education, pedagogical methods between Member States;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 c (new)
Paragraph 18 c (new)
18c. Calls on the Commission to devote a specific section of the successor to the MEDIA Programme to promoting media literacy, as the current programme contributes little to the promotion of media literacy;
Amendment 53 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 d (new)
Paragraph 18 d (new)
18d. Calls on the Commission to develop further, and to increase funding for, the MEDIA International programme in order to promote European competition in the audiovisual sector and the building-up of networks between EU Member States and third countries;
Amendment 54 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 e (new)
Paragraph 18 e (new)
18e. Supports the Commission’s proposal to develop a new programme called ‘Media Mundus’ to support international cooperation in the audiovisual sector;
Amendment 55 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Points out that the different kinds of environment in which older people live and their varied spheres of experience, as well as the way they use the media themselves, must be taken into account in media education aimed at them;