Media Literacy in S ingapore

Abstract

Media literacy education in Singapore has a relationship of interdependence with the city‐state's economic priorities. Anticipating the general shift toward an information‐based society, the Singapore government has undertaken various initiatives to establish a robust information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure and an ICT‐savvy citizenry. This discussion also situates media literacy education within the larger context of the highly duopolistic and regulated media industry and structured education system. The authors conclude with a discussion of media literacy education efforts both in the formal education system and in public education.