EXAMINING ONLINE MEDIA LITERACY OF EFL STUDENTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 IN DISTANCE LEARNING

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EXAMINING ONLINE MEDIA LITERACY OF EFL STUDENTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 IN DISTANCE LEARNING

EXAMINING ONLINE MEDIA LITERACY OF EFL STUDENTS IN THE AFTERMATH OF COVID-19 IN DISTANCE LEARNING

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study aims to examine the online media literacy competencies of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) students in Turkey in the aftermath of COVID-19, with a particular focus on their ability to access, critically evaluate, and produce media content during remote learning. A quantitative research design was employed using a validated survey adapted from Hallaq (2016). Data were collected from 178 first-year EFL students via an online questionnaire. The instrument measured three dimensions of media literacy: access, awareness, and production. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data through SPSS 26. The findings show that students demonstrated relatively high competence in accessing English-language mass media and critical awareness of intercultural and linguistic content. However, their performance in media production—especially content creation—was notably lower. Students primarily relied on video content for language learning and preferred afternoon study times during remote learning. Media access and awareness skills were stronger than production skills. Video was the most preferred medium for language input. Students showed high awareness of intercultural messages in English media. Media literacy remains an essential but underdeveloped component in EFL instruction.
Keywords : Medya Okuryazarlığı, EFL Öğrencileri, Uzaktan Eğitim, Dijital Yeterlik, COVID-19

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