Media & Citizenship : Transnational Television Cultures Reshaping Political Identities in the European Union

This report summarizes results from WP3 (the focus group study) and WP4 (the Identity and Citizenship-study) drawing on previous deliverables (mainly D. 11, 13, 15-16, 17 and 19) and further developing earlier analyses. It begins by presenting results as to Arabic-speakers’ media uses, especially foregrounding the various ways in which they combine channels from the countries of origin with transnational and Swedish channels, and the high level of media literacy shown in their assessments of the channels they watch. After that, senses of identity and civic belonging are discussed, as well as the ways in which participants experience these belongings. Participants’ civic literacy is also emphasized, i.e. their ability to reflect upon and compare legal regimes and forms of governance in different countries.Media & Citizenship. Project Number: SSH7-CT-2008-21748