Adult television students miss two types of human interaction: (1) reassurances and reinforcement from an instructor, and (2) misery-sharing and mutual learning with their peers. (Author/STS)

Procedures and equipment are described which allow automatic black and white and color taping of educational television shows through the use of timing devices. (STS)

Discusses the self-regulatory processes of the broadcast industry as related to advertising and programing standards after the elimination of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) "Code." Asserts that, even though the code is gone, the process of self-regulation continues. (MM)

Examines news sources and news channels appearing in local and national television newscasts, focusing on how media agenda-setting develops. Notes a high reliance on routine news by television journalists, as well as a high reliance on experts and officials. Suggests that officials and executives dominate the agenda-building process in television…

Investigates the extent of television network news coverage devoted to reports on the TWA hostage crisis from June 14 to June 30, l985. Suggests that the crisis coverage on network evening newscasts was dramatic, reactive, and extensive, with limited reporting on factors that may have caused the crisis. (MM)

Identifies three successful self-presentational patterns used by black artists to penetrate the music television market. Discusses the historical relationship between minorities and the mass media. (MS)

Surveys the evolution of American television criticism, suggesting that, with the current attention to textual and contextual criticism, it is now in an important stage of refinement. (MS)

A study of the use of closed-captioned television as a medium for reading instruction with 41 intermediate aged deaf students indicated improvement in sight vocabulary retention, student motivation, and reading comprehension. Teachers indicated overall student satisfaction with the use of closed-captioned television compared to regular reading…

Reviews some of the most productive issues and books on the semiotics of television. (PD)

Briefly introduces the participants and the issues discussed at a recent National Council for Children and Television seminar on ethnic stereotypes in television programming. (MBR)

disparity in television consumption among gifted and nongifted children occurs from ages 6 to 11 when the amount of TV viewing drops substantially among gifted children. During adolescence there is little disparity, and in some cases, consumption is highest among gifted adolescents. Implications for parents and teachers are discussed.(Author/CL)

Television viewing motives among hearing and hearing-impaired teenagers were compared. Factor analysis revealed seven viewing motives; differences between hearing and hearing-impaired respondents were found on three motives. Frequency of televiewing, affinity toward television, and perceived realism of television were each explained by the seven…

Reflects on the exploitation of documentary film subjects--the dangers it poses as well as the responsibilities it presents. (Author/KS)

Urban planners and officials are calling for a revitalization of dying American cities. The media, a contributor to perpetuating the city's negative image, is being remobilized to combat that image. (Author)

There is a natural unique relationship between non-verbal communication and visual media such as television and film. Visual media will have to be used extensively--almost exclusively--in teaching non-verbal communications, as well as other methods requiring special teaching skills. (Author/ER)