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Television "critical viewing skills" education : major media literacy projects in the United States and selected countries

Title
Television "critical viewing skills" education : major media literacy projects in the United States and selected countries / James A. Brown.
Author
Brown, James A. (James Anthony), 1932-
Publication
Hillsdale, N.J. : L. Erlbaum Associates, 1991.

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Description
xviii, 371 p. : ill.; 24 cm.
Summary
Representing a significant survey and evaluation of major media literacy projects in the U.S. and selected countries throughout the world, this book covers all aspects of critical viewing skills. It provides comprehensive, theoretical and historical background about the field, the criteria for its evaluation, and various structured programs including the CVS projects and programs sponsored by school districts, individuals, non-governmental national organizations, and private companies.
Series Statement
Communication
Uniform Title
Communication (Hillsdale, N.J.)
Subject
  • Television in education
  • Literacy
  • Educational surveys
  • Educational Status
  • literacy
  • Televisie
  • Audiovisuele vorming
  • Télévision en éducation
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 349-360) and indexes.
Contents
Introduction ---- I. THEORETICAL AND HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR "CRITICAL VIEWING SKILLS" EDUCATION. 1. Foundations of Media Literacy Studies --- 2. Media Systems and Education 3. Historical Development of Television Media Education ---- II. ANALYSIS OF REPRESENTATIVE STRUCTURED PROGRAMS OF "CRITICAL VIEWING SKILLS" EDUCATION. 4. General Characteristics of Major CVS Projects --- 5. Projects Funded by U.S. Government --- 6. School Districts (Systematic, Formal Instruction) --- 7. Projects by Individuals: Collaborative and Independent --- 8. National Organizations (Nongovernmental), U.S. --- 9. Private Companies, U.S., U.K. --- 10. Institution-Related CVS Programs in Non-U.S. Countries ---- III. EVALUATION OF CVS PROJECTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTURE PLANNERS AND IMPLEMENTERS. 11. Quantitative Profile of CVS Projects --- 12. Qualitative Review: Distinctive Characteristics of CVS Projects --- 13. Retrospect and Prospects: Toward CVS Media Education in the 1990s ---- Appendix A. Initial Three-Page Questionnaire, 1981 Survey --- Appendix B. Follow.-Up One.-Page Questionnaire, 1985 Survey --- Appendix C. Sources of Information and of Printed and Audiovisual Materials for CVS Projects.
ISBN
  • 0805807861
  • 9780805807868
  • 0805809740
  • 9780805809749
LCCN
90045984
OCLC
  • ocm22308201
  • 22308201
  • SCSB-415641
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library