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READINGS

Course Readings for COM 418 Radio Programming and Production.

• WEEK #1   (Pioneers)
  
  • Pioneer Era  Early phase of radio.
  • "Golden Age"  Networks and early programs.
  • Consolidation study (chapters 1 and 2)
    
• WEEK #2   Broadcasting: Basic Concepts
  
  • Basic Concepts  Changing energy.
  • Types of Stations  The difference between AM & FM.
  • Station Classes  All radio stations are not created equal.
  • Ownership, Hughes, minority ownership Media Giants How many stations can one corporation own?
  • Consolidation study (chapter 3)
• WEEK #3   (Formats)
  
• Format Elements Programming building blocks.
• Format Developments Radio's change from long form programs to formats.
• Formats: Beautiful Music, Contemporary Hit Radio, MOR/Nostalgia Vintage
• Tape editing Instructions for splicing tape.
• Consolidation study (chapter 4)

WEEK #4   (Formats cont.)

• Adult Contemporary
• CHR/Top 40
• Album-Oriented Rock/Classic Rock
• Urban Contemporary/Black
• Classical
• Country
• Public Noncommercial
• News/Talk/Sports
• Consolidation study (chapter 5)

WEEK #5 (Tools, Trends)

• Ratings
• RAB ratings terms
• Radio's In Crowd Article on radio syndication. In Acrobat format.
• Radio Reference Works
• Consolidation study (chapter 6)
• Howard Stern article
• Radio Sucks! (Comments submitted by Chuck Tarver at FCC hearing)