Table of Contents
Contents: Introduction. Part I: Theoretical and Historical Background: Establishing Criteria for "Critical Viewing Skills" Education. Foundations of Media Literacy Studies. Media Systems and Educations. Historical Development of Television Media Education. Part II: Analysis of Representative Structured Programs of "Critical Viewing Skills" Education. General Characteristics of Major CVS Projects. Projects Funded by U.S. Government. School Districts (Systematic, Formal Instruction). Projects by Individuals: Collaborative and Independent. National Organizations (Nongovernmental), U.S. Private Companies, U.S., U.K. Institution-Related CVS Programs in Non-U.S. Countries. Part III: Evaluation of CVS Projects and Recommendations for Future Planners and Implementers. Quantitative Profile of CVS Projects. Qualitative Review: Distinctive Characteristics of CVS Projects. Retrospect and Prospects: Toward CVS Media Education in the 1990s. Appendices: Initial Three-Page Questionnaire, 1981 Survey. Follow-Up One-Page Questionnaire, 1985 Survey. Sources of Information and of Printed and Audiovisual Materials for CVS Projects.