mediastudies

noun
UK /ˈmiːdiə ˌstʌdiz/
US /ˈmiːdiə ˌstʌdiz/

Media studies is learning about TV, movies, the internet, and other ways people share news and stories.

She chose media studies because she wants to understand how videos and social media shape what people think.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A school subject that teaches students to think carefully about messages in newspapers, ads, and online posts.

In media studies class, we compared how two newspapers reported the same story.

3. The academic study of how media industries create and spread content to audiences.

His media studies research looked at how streaming services decide which shows to promote.

4. A field of learning about the effects of media on society and everyday life.

The conference brought together experts in media studies to discuss children and screen time.