Reviews research on viewers' understanding and retention of television news broadcasts; discusses the cognitive processes of memory and comprehension; and develops two models, one based on episodical memory and the other on semantic networks. Guidelines are offered for research based on both of these models. More than 40 sources are cited. (EAO)

Studied how children (N=60) understand social interaction portrayed on television, and how their understanding changes with age. Results showed younger viewers structured televised content in terms of overt descriptive features, action, and literal repetition of dialogue; older children considered inferential aspects of social interaction and…

Concludes that criminals and victims depicted in television programing differ greatly from those in real life in that more are White, over 30, female, and middle class. (FL)

Describes how journalism students at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, gain television experience through the use of a vacant channel on a private cable television system. (HOD)

An essay on the responsibilities of news media discusses the priorities of network news coverage, distorted editing, and the need for consumer awareness and concern about mass media inadequacies. (FG)

Findings are consistent with the view that individuals who are apprehensive about crime and victimization find crime drama particularly exciting and that this excitement induces more intense evaluations of the shows. Findings are also compatible with the selective exposure hypothesis that apprehensive viewers are particularly attracted to crime…

Parents and schools teach impulse control, but television says, "If you want it now, you should have it." (Author)

Pointing out that quality large-screen television projection, although it may be satisfactory, is still inferior to that of 16mm film, this article describes the characteristics, costs, advantages, and disadvantages of different types of systems. Specific models of each type are mentioned. (CHC)

Advances an expectancy model which holds that exposure to media is more likely if gratifications as a result of this exposure are both highly expected and highly valued. (PD)

Television, the author asserts, is the overwhelming factor in the continuous education and socialization of people of developed nations. Examines criticism of mass media's potential for behavior modification and subconscious manipulation. Advocates alternative uses of television based on Paulo Freier's "total language" approach, to teach…

Demonstrates that the proportional representation of minorities has declined, while that of women represented on television has increased over the past decade. Changes which have occurred relative to role significance are also discussed. Ten references are cited. (Author)

Presents a teacher's guide to the study of the television program, "Sooner or Later," which is a drama dealing with concerns of love and interpersonal relationships among adolescents. Related multimedia instructional materials available for parent participation in television workshops are described. (CMV)

Assessed how family interaction patterns are influenced by television viewing. Results revealed that children oriented toward their parents less, talked less, and were less active and that fathers oriented toward their children and spouses less, talked less and made fewer positive facial expressions during television-viewing than during family…

A potent education force recounts its growth and development amid fiscal and administrative uncertainty. Data identify funding sources for radio and television and illustrate the growth of radio and television broadcasting. The report indicates that 94 percent of all public television stations broadcast some instructional/educational programs.…

Constructs a model of the narrative structure of television news items by categorizing types of events, story subjects, actors, acted upon, narratives, themes, and symbols for a week of network and local news broadcasts. (JMF)