Globalisation of Television Formats
Media Studies · Year 12 · Television and Global Broadcasting · 4.º Período

Globalisation of Television Formats

Students explore how television formats are franchised and adapted for international markets. They will consider the cultural implications of globalised media.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsA-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Understand the impact of globalisation on media industries.A-Level Media Studies (Ofqual): Analyse media products in relation to their global contexts.

About This Topic

Students explore how television formats are franchised and adapted for international markets. They will consider the cultural implications of globalised media.

Key Questions

  1. Why are certain television formats successful globally?
  2. How do local adaptations alter the original media text?
  3. What is cultural imperialism in the context of broadcasting?

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