Summaries
Leo Van Audenhove, Hadewijch Vanwynsberghe & Ilse Mariën Media literacy in Flanders. From parliamentary debate to the establishment of the Knowledge Centre for Media Literacy The discussion on media literacy in Flanders starts in the Flemish Parliament in 2006. It will take until 2013 before the Flemish government will set up the Knowledge Centre for Media Literacy, Mediawijs. Flanders is therefore rather late in establishing a dedicated institute for media literacy. The same can be said for developing a formal policy framework in relation to media literacy. This article starts with a theoretical discussion of four major trends in the media literacy debate. The article moves on to describe and analyse Flanders media literacy policy debates and policy formulation. It highlights the development and remit of the Knowledge Centre for Media Literacy and discusses the innovative role of the public service broadcaster in relation to media literacy. It ends with a reflection of how Flanders media literacy policy can be situated within the theoretical discussion. Keywords: media literacy, media education, policy, political debate, public service broadcaster