Public broadcasting

The Public Broadcasting Service PBS, has existed since 1970, is not considered part of the big networks like CBS, CNN and FOX News. PBS operates with a much different distribution model compared to the major networks. Most uniquely, its station determine their own network rather than a traditional mode; of a network owning some of its stations and affiliating with additional stations owned by other broadcasters. PBS offers programming that expands the minds of children, and documentaries that open up the world wide news. The program keep citizens informed on world events and cultures. The program always is expose to America to the worlds of music, theater, dance and art. Every network has their own way and style to get their viewers’ attention…

Every morning while grandma is filling the house with the aroma of bacon, eggs, and toast, four-year-old Jack is watching television. Jack’s grandmother is not worried about the quality of programming he is watching because Jack is watching kids’ shows on PBS (Public Broadcasting Service). As Jack grows up, he will be able to watch more PBS shows suited for his adult life. PBS brings quality shows to Americans for all ages. Public broadcasting mediums such as PBS are vital to society because…

1. Why does the government maintain Canadian ownership rules for broadcasting in Canada? Historically, the government has considered broadcasting an all-important part of Canadian national security and even "military defense strategy" (Armstrong, 2010, p. 207). For example, during wartime, foreign ownership of Canadian broadcasting could be used for propaganda purposes. In the present day, Canadian ownership rules are seen as important for protecting Canada's cultural sovereignty. By the…

through the licensing of community radio? Response: By licensing community radio, the CRTC tries to achieve the policy of expanding community elements of the Canadian broadcasting system. Community radio helps to increase the amount of Canadian-produced programming; it broadcasts musical, cultural, and artistic content, news, information, and discussions of topics of concern, all at the local and regional levels which may be neglected by public and private radio stations. Community radio…

Indecency seems to be the biggest category for debate in the field of broadcasting. What is defined as indecency? The FCC has defined broadcast indecency as "language or material that, in context, depicts or describes, in terms patently offensive as measured by contemporary community standards for the broadcast medium, sexual or excretory organs or activities” (). This definition can be interpreted in many ways. This is why there is so much controversy over what is labeled as indecent and what…

government has its own organization, known as the FCC (Federal Communications Committee) that set the rules to help regulate interstate communication. The FCC was established because of The Communications Act of 1934, replacing the Federal Radio Commission. The statute “combined and organized federal regulation of telephone, telegraph, and radio communications” (“Communications,” 2013). The FCC was established as an independent agency giving rule power over the technical details of…

even bigger part of everyday life reporting more news than public broadcasting. Journalist must take responsibility for their actions and do what is best for society as a whole by remembering their code of ethics. In this paper, I will show how the media, society, and parents must share responsibility for each other’s part in the acts of communication that have moral and ethical influence on everyone involved. The media’s first responsibility is to the audience by reporting the facts without…

People started using television in the 1940’s. Television makes people feel like they are viewing live events. Television took years of innovation. In the beginning the importance of was ignored as people didn’t really need television in their day to day lives. In 1872, Joseph May, was examining materials for use in for the first transatlantic cable placed a strand of selenium wire on a table near a window and noticed that sunlight caused the electrical conductivity of the wire to change .He…

“Some people claim that television is the root of all evil, while others think of television as a best friend.” (Rumana) It begin as a pattern of light and dark images. Coverage of the vietnam war made it become controversial. The controversy continues as a resource for education and consumerism. Thesis Statement: The television brought united news to the U.S. citizens living rooms, yet the media interpretations public opinion during Vietnam war. As was mentioned before, there is a wide…

The history of Journalism is something so unique to study. Media has improved in so many ways over time. Looking back to the ways people received their news, I come to realization that there are many differences. The speed of time as well as strategies taken to express information are just a few examples. The earliest methods of transmitting news was through words written, which possibly limited its content to what people took out of the message. The accuracy of what was processed depended on…