24min chapter

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In a screen saturated age, is literacy under threat?

The Minefield

CHAPTER

Exploring Literacy, Depth of Knowledge, and Morality in Literature and Pop Music

Delving into the connection between literacy, depth of knowledge, and moral character, the chapter examines the impact of engaging deeply with texts on one's perception of characters and morality. It explores the shift towards superficial reading habits in the digital age and stresses the importance of cultivating deep reading skills for enhanced comprehension and critical thinking. The conversation also touches on the concept of pop songs as literate forms of media and discusses the transformative power of deep reading processes on moral decision-making and behaviors.

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