Defining the Public Interest - Education vs. Commercialism in the Social Role of Television

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Subject:

Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

KQED

Collection:

KQED Education Network

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

In Bhutan, an isolated country in the Himalayans, television only recently arrived in 1999. This lesson examines the dialogue surrounding the introduction of commercial television and American media to an "untouched" culture. Students will assess television's educational and entertainment values and define responsibilities that accompany the freedom of press.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Downloadable docs

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5