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Communication through Traditional Media

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

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Importance of Traditional Media

  • Traditional media does not require electricity, literacy, or advanced technology to function.
  • It is accessible and effective in rural and remote areas.
  • Creates a 'face-to-face' communication environment between performer and audience.
2

Traditional Media in Socio-Cultural and Ritual Communication

  • Deeply embedded in festivals, rituals, and community gatherings.
  • Encourages active participation from people of all ages and genders.
  • Facilitates non-verbal and emotional communication, overcoming language barriers.
3

Applications of Traditional Media

  • Used to create awareness on sensitive social issues like HIV/AIDS, family planning, and child labor.
  • Ballads (story-songs) are powerful tools for spreading environmental and social messages.
  • Street theater combines drama, music, and dance to deliver impactful messages.
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Future of Traditional Media in the Digital Era

  • Many traditional art forms are declining due to lack of financial support and audience shift to digital media.
  • Oral traditions are at risk as they are not documented and depend on intergenerational transfer.
  • Government bodies like Sangeet Natak Akademi and Lalit Kala Academy support preservation.

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