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Jour 2 allowed me to more fully develop my level of media literacy and i feel i am far more aware of how the different types of media started, developed, the controversies they can bring up, as well as many terms that go along with the different types of media. I realize now also that media is more slanted in certain directions than i thought or was aware and to not fully believe everything that you here said through the media. I view the media now with more of a cautious approach and when i want details on a certain story like the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan, i try and view it from multiple perspectives and on multiple different sources and sites. I see now also how the media message and how pr and advertising are not as legitament or trustworthy as i thought. I see now how only certain aspects in news are brought up, how agencies target certain age groups , and often add titles such as in the food industry that trick you such as the word "Wholesome". Also that companies use ads that draw in kids and young people and make their product look exciting, fun, and healthy when in fact the product is terrible for you such as Jack in the Box. heres a video on food advertising as an example. Overall i thought this class was very interesting and it taught me alot about how the media works and the truths about it !! I thought it was a great class to take!