DURATION
approx. 20 minutes
FORMAT
Interactive + text-based
The goals of this module
Understand the words and phrases used when talking about migrants and their effects
Distinguish different phrasing of sentences to portray migrants and promote positive and objective reporting
What is it about?
In this module, you are presented with different (fictional) articles about migration, to identify words and phrases that can cause negative, positive and neutral perception of a migration situation. Through this module, you can test your awareness of words and phrasing.
Let’s explore media narratives and phrasing!
Media has a big influence on society and how society shapes its perception of certain topics. One of them: migration. In the following section, you will be confronted with two different (fictional) articles about a migration event. Check the hints and drag the respective words to the correct sentences to complete the activity. After you are done with one, you can click on the arrow on the right and try again, this time the article is written with the use of a few different words and sentences. Which article shows a positive or neutral stance? Which article portrays the same event with a negative connotation?
Article A
Module 11: Benefits of migration
