Thesis (M.A.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1974. / eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Wisconsin--Madison, 1981. / Typescript. Vita. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 130-136).

M.A. (Communication Studies) / The aim of this study is to develop attitudinal scales with which expectations of the viewers of television in Namibia regarding television news as well as the perceived nature of television news in 1990 may be measured. The television viewership of the "Namibian Broadcasting Corporation" (NBC), representing all Namibians regardless of ethnic grouping in posession of television licenses, was used asuniversum. The data obtained may be used to develop a television news model which may satisfy the majority of the population of Namibia. A systems approach was used in this process. The study of television news on a macro-level can best be explained utilising a systems model. A systems model through which an attempt is made to explain the audio-visual transmission of information was thus developed. This model may be applied to television systems within any society. It was found that television is the primary source of news for a majority of targeted viewers. According to the viewers, NBC television news closely approaches an authoritarian television news model. Viewers' expectations are generally not satisfied through NBC television news contents or the visual presentation thereof. It was established that NBC television does not function independently of the government and is neither completely objective nor credible. Generally viewers indicated their expectations of a television news model which should contain elements of a western television news model. Regarding the visual presentation of television news, general guidelines which may help to make television news more interesting for viewers are discussed.

Thesis (M.S.)--West Virginia University, 2007. / Title from document title page. Document formatted into pages; contains vi, 108 p. : ill. Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Ohio University, June, 1994. / Title from PDF t.p.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--University of Hong Kong, 2001. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 203-206).

Many television newsrooms are plagued by a lack of professionalism. While the reasons are subject to conjecture, there is widespread belief that much could be done to eliminate the problem in future years by proper training of today's college students majoring in broadcast journalism.The study has shown that few stations are likely to hire new graduates primarily because of their inexperience and what they believe has been inadequate training during undergraduate years.Schools, meanwhile, are well aware of the problem and claim, oftentimes, too much is expected of new graduates. In addition, the cost of new equipment and keeping pace with the rapidly- changing business are two major drawbacks.Broadcasters and educators agree there is a definite lack of communication between the two forces. They also concur that opening lines of communication would probably have a positive effect on undergraduate training programs. But neither side is quite ready to initiate such discussions.The study suggests that news directors and educators get together soon to discuss training and how it might be improved. Since they agree on the importance of a liberal arts program, it could be a starting point for discussion. Such meetings could result in better undergraduate training programs.

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2007. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis (M.A.) in Communication--University of Maine, 2004. / Includes vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 84-91).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 1998. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 519-529). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.