Radio Media Language
An analysis of how audio codes, including speech, music, sound effects, and silence, are used to communicate meaning in radio products.
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An analysis of how audio codes, including speech, music, sound effects, and silence, are used to communicate meaning in radio products.
Key Questions
- How do audio codes construct meaning in a radio programme?
- In what ways does the presenter's mode of address influence the listener?
- How is narrative structured in an audio-only format?
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