Educational television in China is described as a vital medium of instruction in higher education, alleviating shortages of instructors and facilities. The television universities serve both educational and political purposes while causing enormous frustration among college-age youth, for only one of 10 is admitted each year to universities. (MP)

Four recent British Broadcasting Company (BBC) continuing education projects are described ("Living Decisions in Family and Community that encourages further education; "Kontakte," a beginning German course; Adult Literacy Project; Trade Union Studies Project) and characteristics of the present and future contribution of…

A high school received a grant for approximately $125,000 to build a state-of-the-art television studio. Since research showed that the job market was open for trainees with technical telecommunications skills, a partnership with a nearby community college was established to provide this training. The technical program is described. (JN)

Discusses the use of television as a teaching medium by the Open University, and identifies five basic ways in which case studies can vary. These differences are used to argue that the less experience students have in using television case studies, the greater the need for didactic, structured programs. (JEG)

The potential impact of cultural factors on how an audience perceives the content of a film or television program is briefly reviewed as background for this description of courses on "national values" offered in Montreal for film and television-makers. Information patterns identified and labeled as "national values" include (1)…

This is the third review of higher education visual and performing arts programs in the state of Florida. The report is based on descriptive and self-evaluative reports and videotapes provided by each of the nine universities in the state system (the University of Florida, Florida State University, Florida A & M University, University of South…