The Jesuit Communication Project
1804-77 St. Clair Avenue East
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4T 1M5
Phone: 416-920-3286
Fax: 416-920-8254
E-mail: pungente@sympatico.ca
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| Media Education is concerned with "helping students develop an informed and critical understanding of the nature of the mass media, the techniques used by them, and the impact of these techniques" (Ontario Media Literacy Resources Guide, 1989). To be media literate is to watch carefully and to think critically about any media text.
The Jesuit Communication Project (JCP) is working in response to this call by providing a variety of resources and services for teachers, parents, church groups, school boards, students, and other interested groups. The goal is to encourage, promote, and develop Media Education across Canada.
The JCP provides workshops and talks on many media topics. Such presentations have been given across Canada, in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, and the USA at in-services, summer schools, conferences, and conventions. The Project has helped in organizing major North American conferences on Media Education. The project also provides a consultancy service for media professionals, schools, churches, and other social agencies throughout the world.
The JCP has a research library of over 4,000 books and periodicals on the media. Files of materials on Media Education programs from around the world and numerous clippings on a variety of media topics are also available for researchers.
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The Jesuit Communication Project acknowledges the generous support of
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JCP RESOURCES AND INFORMATION
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A five day Vancouver Media Literacy Summer Institute, August 13-17, 2007, will introduce teachers to the basics needed to teach media literacy in their classrooms. Links to curriculum outcomes in English and Social Studies will be addressed. While the course is basically designed for teachers of grades 8 - 12 in any subject, there will also be material of interest to teachers of younger grades. The course will deal with such topics as the Key Concepts of Media Literacy, Prime Time TV, News, Global Issues, Movies, Advertising, Gender, Diversity, the Internet, and Resources.
Fees: $50.00 for five day session. Student teacher fee $30 Lunch included.
Instructors: John J. Pungente, SJ, President of the Canadian Association of Media Education Organizations and Director of the Jesuit Communication Project. Carolyn Wilson is the recipient of the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence and the President of the Association for Media Literacy in Ontario. Dan Blake has been an educator in British Columbia for 25 years and is currently the President of the BC Association for Media Educators. Download registration form (DOC) or (PDF)
VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE 2005 VANCOUVER INSTITUTE
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VANCOUVER, B.C. FIVE DAY SUMMER INSTITUTE - AUGUST, 2007
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Finding God In The Dark. Authors John Pungente, SJ and Monty Williams, SJ, have found a way to bring the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius to the twenty-first century. They have connected this age-old spiritual practice with the modern media of film. By selecting films that have the possibility of a contemplative perspective, they have achieved a successful synthesis of media and prayers. The book clearly sets forth the steps to be taken to prepare for the viewing of a particular film and leads the viewer through the process of bringing the plot and characters into spiritual focus. By appealing to the vast audience of film lovers, the book has accomplished the amazing feat of demonstrating how film and spirituality are intertwine. Those who want a fresh approach to the Exercises will find this book a significant asset to their search for spirituality in the modern world. |
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Scanning Television at 10. Scanning Television is celebrating the 10th anniversary with a special offer for educators. To share this program's success, educators can order one set of Scanning Television 2nd Edition at the regular price of US $249 and get a second set of videos for free along with four copies of the teaching guide. See:
• Special Offer (PDF)
• Excerpts from Reviews (PDF)
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• More Information: Face to Face Media web site
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JCP ARTICLES ABOUT MEDIA LITERACY:
The Canadian Experience: Leading The Way. Download as either a (PDF) or (Word.doc). An historical overview of the development of media education in Canada, the theory informing Canadian practice, common classroom practices or approaches, resources, and conclusions and implications for future work.
The Jesuit Communication Project at 20! Download as either a (PDF) or (Word.doc)An overview of the 20 year history of the Jesuit Communication Project and the work of Father John Pungente as a leader in the Canadian media literacy movement.
Live Long And Prosper: Media Literacy in the USA. Author: John Pungente SJ. Pungente travels the United States investigating the emerging field of media literacy.
Media-Literacy Guru Needs an Angel. Author: John Haslett Cuff. Thanks largely to the tireless and illuminating work of John Pungente, the Jesuit Communication Project has greatly influenced the evolution of media literacy in Canada. Now budget cuts threaten this organization.
To Morph Or Not To Morph. Author: John J. Pungente, SJ. Canada explores the broadcasting of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers - a show aimed at 9 to 12 years olds - which some consider as being too violent for Canadian television.
Multimedia Missionary: TV Is Not The Devil's Tool. Author: John Haslett Cuff. 'THE real meaning of Christmas" and some genuinely Christian values are projected in prime-time television, according to John Pungente of the Jesuit Communication Project.
Pop goes the Saviour. Author John Pungente. (PDF) "... at the movies — and indeed on our TV screens — we begin that pilgrim journey into the unknown to discover that we are more than who or what we think we are. We observe and reflect upon the actions and choices of the characters that attract our attention, and on the worlds in which they find themselves. We also reflect upon the way those characters and worlds are presented to us. We fashion our lives and the contexts we live in. Such contemplation is more than media literacy; it is genuine spiritual literacy. It may be a minor miracle but such spiritual literacy grows out of the pop culture of this mass-mediated world in which we live."
The Second Spring: Media Literacy in Canada's Schools. Canada is a vast nation - the largest in the world now that the Soviet Union has broken up - with a relatively small population of about twenty six million. In fact, there are more people in the state of California than in all of Canada. Canada's ten provinces and two northern territories each have their own education system. With responsibility for education resting in the hands of the provinces, there are differences in how each province deals with media literacy. This article explores those different approaches.
Windows on the Landscape - Taking Television Seriously. Perhaps it is time to stop the television bashing which is so very easy to do and see what we might have missed in joining the general rush to judgment.
JCP MEDIA LITERACY RESOURCES:
Information Packet:Violence and the Media. A guide to video, media violence and media literacy, and bibliographies on violence, media, children and youth.
Basic Resource Guide - 2007. (DOC) A comprehensive listing of books, periodicals, organizations and agencies, video resources, and other materials educators in the area of media literacy. Also available as a (PDF) file format.
Scanning The Movies: Full listing of movies discussed by by John Pungente (PDF)
Scanning The Movies: Study Guides for each program are available online at CHUM Media Education site.
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AWARDS - JESUIT COMMUNICATION PROJECT |
2006: Scanning the Movies: Water 2 part special wins the Platinum Remi Award at WorldFest Houston 2006 (The Houston International Film Festival)
2006: Scanning the Movies: Water 2 part special wins third place at the 2006 US International Film and Video Festival in Los Angeles.
2005: Finding God in the Dark wins First Place Catholic Press Association Award in soft cover category.
2004: Scanning Television (2nd Edition) wins Bronze Medal at the New York International Festivals of Film and Video
2003: Scanning the Movies: Matrix Reloaded wins Silver Chris (best in category) at 51st Annual Columbus International Film and Video Festival and is chosen to be shown at the Festival.
2003: Scanning the Movies: Matrix Reloaded wins Gold at Intercom, Chicago International Film Festival
2003: Scanning the Movies wins Special Jury Award at Houston World Fest
2003: Scanning Television (2nd Edition) wins Platinum Medal at Houston World Fest
2001: Canadian media educator of the year, awarded by Magic Lantern Corporation.
1999: Scanning the Movies wins Silver Medal (Education) at 32nd Annual International Film and Video Festival, Chicago, Illinois.
1998: Scanning the Movies wins Gold Medal (Education) at 41st Annual New York International Festivals of Non-Broadcast Media, presented in New York, January 1999..
1996: Scanning Television wins Gold Medal (Education) at 1996 New York International Festivals of Non-Broadcast Media, presented at NATPE in New Orleans.
1996: Scanning Television wins Bronze Medal at the 1996 Madison International Film Festival.
1995: Jessie McCanse Award, presented by The National Telemedia Council, Madison, Wisconsin, in recognition of special contribution to the field of media literacy.
1992: A Heart to Understand wins Best Documentary Video Award at 1992 OCIC World Forum for Religious and Educational Videos. |
CANADIAN MEDIA LITERACY ORGANZATIONS
Canadian Association of Media Education Organizations. (PDF) The goal of CAMEO, through its member organizations, is to advocate, promote and develop media literacy in Canada. Also, visit the CAMEO web site for more information.
Media Awareness Network. A bilingual, Canadian educational web site dedicated to media literacy among young people. This site contains a wide range of copy-right cleared resources to help teachers integrate media literacy and web literacy into their classrooms. Resources include: over one hundred and fifty elementary and secondary lesson plans; downloadable games and teacher's guides; an electronic "vertical file" of newspaper articles; current statistics and industry information; and an extensive Issues section on Privacy, Portrayal of Diversity, Ownership, Cultural Sovereignty, the Internet and Media Violence.
Media Literacy Saskatchewan. Our goal is to locate resources on the WWW, including lesson plans, and similar organizations around the world. Our mandate is to support teachers who wish to teach media literacy skills in the classroom.
Web Awareness: Knowing the Issues. A campaign developed by the Media Awareness Network to highlight the new challenges and issues that arise as children and young people go on the Internet.
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AND MEDIA
Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. The site includes an introduction to the CBSC itself, the text of the CBSC's last Annual Report, the four Codes administered by the Council, 25 or so of the most significant decisions rendered by the Council under those Codes, links to the Canadian statutes and related Public Notices of the CRTC (from 1987 to October 1996), links to other websites of interest, a history of Canada's steps in dealing with the issue of media violence and an explanation of our complaints process. Canadian Government Online. This site provides information of all kinds about Canada and its institutions.
Canadian Radio and Television Commission. We aim to help Canadians better understand how their values and diversities shape Canada's unique personality in the world. We do so by regulating our broadcasting and telecommunications industries in open, flexible ways to foster creative freedom and strengthen the prosperity of all our citizens.
Canadian Review of Materials. Web version of CM Magazine, a bi-weekly review of Canadian materials for young people. CM Magazine contains book, media, and web reviews, as well as news, features, and stories of interest to teachers, librarians, parents, and kids.
Statement on Copyright: Council of Ministers of Education. Includes statements from the following provinces and territories: Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan, and Yukon.
Statistics Canada The national statistical agency, offers this collection on the economic and social conditions in Canada. Includes: newly released data, research papers, downloadable publications, and notices of seminars and conferences are featured in addition to The Daily, a collection of the latest news releases and publications from the agency.
Adbusters Media Foundation. Advance site devoted to exploring the power of advertising and marketing in our culture.
Cable in the Classroom: Canada. An initiative by Canada's cable companies and programming services to provide copyright-cleared, commercial free, educationally relevant French and English television programming for Canadian schools. Program listings, lesson plans, and annotated directory of internet resources for teachers.
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. A comprehensive data base related to CBC radio, television and other media related services. This is the homepage for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Of special interest is the potential of digital radio.
CBC Radio and Stereo On The Internet. Includes: About CBC, News and Information, CBC Music, Arts and Entertainment, Regional Programming, Radio Network Programming, Stereo Network Programming, Special Events, Youth Programming, CBC Records, and International Programming. Canadian Kid's Page. A gateway to over 300 sites sorted by topics.
Centre for Literacy of Quebec. A resource and teacher-training centre that supports and promotes the advancement of literacy in schools, the workplace, and the community. It provides linking, training, research and information services. Literacy encompasses a complex set of abilities to understand and use the dominant symbol systems of a culture for personal and community development. In a technological society, the concept of literacy is expanding to include the media and electronic text, in addition to alphabetic and number systems.
The Media Foundation. Located in Vancouver, B.C. at 1243 West 7th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V6H 1B7, Canada. Phone: (604) 736-9401.
The National Film Board of Canada. Created in 1939, the (NFB) is a public agency that produces and distributes films and other audiovisual works which reflect Canada to Canadians and the rest of the world. It is an exceptional fountain of creativity, which since its very beginnings has played a crucial role in Canadian and international filmmaking. The NFB, as the storehouse of a large part of the country's audiovisual heritage, in the form of a collection of over 9,000 titles, has always been and remains a cultural organization, while acting as an important catalyst of social change.
National Library of Canada. The full text of all formally published Canadian online books and journals is available, indexed alphabetically and by subject, and searchable by title or full-text keyword.
Scanning Television. A unique collection of short television excerpts, averaging six minutes in length, which support the development of media literacy skills. This unique collection offers teachers a wide range of examples that will promote classroom discussion, analysis, and understanding of the key concepts of media literacy.
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Links, bookmarks, and Copyright Information
The Jesuit Communication Project (JCP) and the Media Literacy Online Project provides links to many different sites as a matter of convenience. We don't necessarily endorse what you may find there. We caution you to bookmark this JCP home page to avoid problems caused by frequent file reorganization. Please set a bookmark for this stop on the information highway and visit often. The digital materials (images, sounds, movies, and text) accessible through the Jesuit Communication Project database are protected by copyright. They are available for use over the Internet by students, faculty, and members of the public for nonprofit educational purposes only. For profit use of the materials is strictly prohibited without the express permission of the owners of the digital materials. Please contact the owners of each digital work for such permission. Please inform the web site coordinator, if you locate links which have moved or are no longer operational. Thank you.
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