An analysis of the websites of the TRT çocuk and KiKA television channels in terms of media literacy

Media literacy education is a powerful force in today's media. It is seen that this training aims to raise awareness and consciousness in the field of media for children and parents. The study, which is the subject of the study and is titled "Examining the Websites of TRT Çocuk and KiKA Channels in Terms of Media Literacy", covers the collection of information and examination in this context regarding what kind of media literacy education is provided to children and their parents who raise them by the official children's channels of Turkey and Germany. The aim is to examine the content, information, events and activities related to media literacy on the websites of TRT Çocuk and KiKA channels and to make a comparison between these two channels. Since it can be said that official channels are in an important position in terms of receiving news and information today and people can follow the content on these channels, these two official channels have been preferred and it is aimed to examine these two official channels. These two channels were chosen to enable comparison of the content of channels in different countries, one from Türkiye and one from Germany. The content that these two official children's channels prepare and present for children and their parents will be the subject of research. Within the scope of the study, the information obtained will be examined descriptively using document analysis and content analysis. Content categories, interface design, tabs and content titles on the websites to be examined will be examined in the context of media literacy. Information obtained from both channels will be examined both individually and comparatively. The results obtained in this context will be evaluated and an effort will be made to contribute to raising awareness about media literacy.