THIS REPORT PRESENTS A DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, HOST GOVERNMENT CONTRIBUTIONS, PROBLEMS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS MADE CONCERNING THE TWO-YEAR PROJECT (NOVEMBER 1, 1966 TO 1967) IN WHICH TELEVISION AND RADIO WERE USED AS MEDIA FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA. A SERIES OF TELECASTS (EIGHT 20-MINUTE…

A "radiovision" broadcast consists of a color filmstrip that schools purchase in advance and project in conjunction with a tape recording they make of a radio broadcast. The problems and possibilities of this British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) technique are examined, with emphasis on radiovision's application to the learning process.…

The ETV network of the Japan Broadcasting Company (NHK) is one of the world's best. In describing the Japanese system, this article focuses on NHK's program planning and content and on its correspondence education and adult education projects. (LS)

Activities of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) in its fiscal year ending September 30, 1977 are described in terms of television, radio, and other educational activities, as well as technology, legislation, long-term funding, human resources development, and general financing of public broadcasting. Other information includes CPB…

This paper examines the growth of noncommercial FM radio and the service it provides to various regions of the United States and to large metropolitan areas. It concludes that the service provided does not reflect the policies for noncommercial broadcasting set forth by Congress and the Federal Communications Commission and that it does not…

The term "Educational Radio" includes all radio stations licensed for noncommercial operation. A history of educational radio begins with the first domestic law for control of radio in general, The Radio Act of 1912. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) regulations pertaining to educational radio or "public radio" deal with…

The International Extension College (IEC), which exists to make knowledge available to the Third World about distance teaching and its relevance, is discussed. So far most of the work of the IEC has been in Africa. By setting up three colleges, and working with others it has begun to show how distance teaching with the use of print materials,…

"Broadcasting as it exists now in the United States is a pitiful, unmitigated whore." That ribald statement indicates the point-of-view and basic theme of this anti-establishment booklet designed to provide the basic information necessary for anyone or any group wanting to gain access to FM radio (primarily the educational broadcasting…

The discussion of copyright law presented here begins with a summary of a few basic aspects of American copyright law. It then goes on to discuss the particular application of this law to educational broadcasting by explaining first copyright law itself and then the historical doctrine of "fair use". "Fair use" is not mentioned in the copyright…

Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, is the only public service broadcasting organization in Japan. This booklet lists the schedule of courses offered by NHK on educational television and radio for 1972. A wide range of instructional broadcasts are offered. For school children from kindergarten through high school,…

The third edition of this bibliography of doctoral dissertations in television and radio lists over 900 titles reported through June of 1970. The dissertations have been grouped into categories such as commercial broadcasting; educational broadcasting; broadcasting and government; broadcasting, politics, and controversial issues; broadcasting as…

This transcript for the National Public Radio's weekly program "Options in Education" concerns American libraries and their patrons. Several interviews provide descriptions of the Library of Congress, an explanation of copyright regulations and the challenges of photocopying, and a personal view of the role of lobbyist for the American…

Advantages of the short-wave radio as a supplement to foreign language instruction as well as practical hints on wavelength, antenna, and techniques for use are provided. Selective annotated bibliography. (STS)

The Episcopal Church's national communication office commissioned this nationwide survey of their parishes and missions to determine the use of audiovisual media, radio, and television. (Author/STS)

Claims Edgar B. Gordon's most unique contributions were his highly influential but less publicized involvement with radio instruction in music. Traces Gordon's professional development, details his radio involvement, and analyzes his instructional techniques and materials. (Author/BSR)