Abstract:

IT-based reform in college English teaching has enabled a large amount of web-based media information to enter the learning process Therefore, it is essential to improve the students’ Internet-based media literacy College English teachers can carry out media literacy education by enhancing the students’ language proficiency, common sense of mass media and ability in analytical discourse analysis However, shortages in teaching hours, qualified teachers and textbooks have become major obstacles in this progress

Key words: web-based media, media literacy education, college English teaching