Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Study Guide: Ch. 16 (Due Dec. 5)

Study Guide for Ch. 16: Telecommunications

Your answers should be in your own words and your total study guide should not exceed 750 words.

1. Describe the foundations of broadcast regulations, including public interest, convenience, and necessity requirements.
2.Describe the deregulatory trend within broadcast and cable television, including the revised media ownership rules.
3.What is the role of the Federal Communications Commission and how does it regulate broadcasting and cable television?
4. What are some of the content regulations that apply to both broadcasters and cable television operators?
5. Describe the FCC's regulation and definition of indecent material.
6. What is the role of the First Amendment as applied to both broadcast and cable television?

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