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MEDIA LITERACY AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE Strategies, Debates and Good Practices We can say that children are concious that news are the result of routine processes of events selecting. According to the results, they believe that this choice is up to the journalist, determining, from among a large set of events, those who deserve or not, to be turned into news. In turn, almost all children talked about journalists and their work. We note a special awareness not only of recognition and need for their professionalism, but also a kind of admiration for the fact that not only put us in touch with the world, but also risk their lives for the sake of information and search for truth. However, there are children who recognize the difficulties associated with the job, particularly the idea that sometimes journalists are not welcome and his work is misunderstood.Children believe that journalists do a good job, being seen as someone who struggled "presents pictures and documentaries to better understand the information". (Boy, 9 years). "About the reporters, my opinion is positive because I think they are important to society. His work is difficult it is risky. "(Boy, 9 years) "I think that journalists do a good job. They give us the information and sometimes they risk their own lives. "(Girl, 9 years) "I like the work of journalists, I admire them for their commitment and courage to face the dangers of war reporting." (Boy, 9 years) In the answers given by children, there is an understanding that there is an excessive allocation of power to the journalust itself, almost as if he could change the world and "end the crisis". This is regarded as a solution to social problems, and ability to dominate and change the events. According to the results, we can conclude that children are aware that journalism is a form of reality representation and opinion maker. In almost all the texts, these aspects appear referenced. In the opinion of children, the news are fundamental for citizens to know the country and the world, holding an important place in people's lives. "What I think about journalists is that they are important because they give us information about what is happening in the real world." (Boy, 9 years) "I think that news are very important because we can stay informed of events that occur in our country and in the world." (Girl, 9 years) "I think journalists have to put many things in the newspapers because people want to know what happens in the country and in the world." (Boy, 10 years) "I think their work is good because it helps people seeing the world." (Boy, 9 years) On the other hand, it seems to persist the idea that the media sets the agenda and the public sphere. In this respect, children reported that it is necessary to leave the bad news, so that citizens no longer think and talk about it. 197
MEDIA LITERACY AND INTERCULTURAL DIALOGUE Strategies, Debates and Good Practices "In the news, I picked all the events that served to raise self-esteem of the portuguese people." (Boy, 9 years) "In the news, I changed the policy because it is time to get out of the crisis and stop talking about it." (Girl, 9 years) Finally, children were asked to rate the news. The majority gave a positive assessment. Although most of the news transmit negative events, children consider that the media are the most important source of information that ordinary people have access. Children acknowledge the role of journalism to the knowledge of the world, noting that "it's always good to know what is happening in the world, whether good or bad news, at least we are informed." (Boy, 9 years). 6. Final notes In general, this group of children know the current affairs, and is counscious that the media are the main vehicle for transmitting knowledge and the present. Altough they consider that news portray, most of times, negative issues, such as the economic crisis, the children showed sense of responsibility and concern about such issues. When placed in the role of journalists, the children proved to be not only aware of the choices inherent in journalistic practice, but also the influence that this selection is in public. They consider that the issues should be more positive and better explained through the use of images and video. The opinion of this group about the journalists is positive, and those associated with hard-working heroes who work to meet the truth. However, children consider that journalists are sometimes misunderstood. The answers reveal an autonomy and a critical view of the news product, which are fundamental aspects to his training as participatory citizens. However, it is importante that media look to children as real audiences, in order to attract their attention. This is because despite knowing the themes conveyed in the news, the children showed little interest in them. This also seems to be the result of the uniformity and pessimism associated with the subjects portrayed, and the little attention given to the youngest, not considered, yet, real audiences. References ARIÈS, P. (1988). A criança e a vida familiar no antigo regime. Lisboa: Relógio d’Agua. 198
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