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Television as a Mass Medium

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

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Key Topics to Revise

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Characteristics of Television

  • Television is a mass medium that reaches large audiences across the globe through satellite, cable, DTH, and internet.
  • It is an audio-visual medium, combining sound and images, making content more realistic and emotionally engaging.
  • Television is a domestic medium, primarily watched at home, especially in the living room, making it a part of daily routines.
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Advantages and Limitations of Television

  • Television provides instant, live, and visual information, making it more impactful than print or radio.
  • Unlike newspapers, TV does not require physical distribution — anyone with a receiver can access it.
  • TV content is transitory — if you miss a programme, you miss it unless it is recorded or uploaded online.
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Functions of Television

  • Television informs viewers about local and global events through news, documentaries, and current affairs.
  • It educates through dedicated channels like Gyan Darshan and NIOS, especially useful for distance learning.
  • Television entertains through movies, serials, reality shows, sports, and music channels.

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Television uses both sound and visualsTelevision reaches millions of people acrossWith satellite and digital technologyTelevision serves three main purposes

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