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Freedom Fighters or Terrorists?



Media literacy and critical thinking lesson comparing media representations of Afghani fighters before and after the 9/11 attacks in two documentary films.



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Unit: Militant Muslims and the U.S.
Kit: Media Constructions of the Middle East
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Resource Details


Relevant Subject Area(s)

Film/Video Arts, Journalism, Global Studies, Sociology

Grade Level(s)

High School, College

Media Type(s)

Documentary Film, Television Program

Author(s)

Chris Sperry & Sox Sperry

View Standards

Resource Standard Common Core ELA Strand
Reading: History Social Studies (RH), Speaking and Listening (SL)