Public service television and national identity as a project of modernity: the example of Flemish television

Article Abstract:

This article examines the role of public service broadcasting in the formation of national identity in Flemish culture. Topics addressed include the education of citizenry through television, Flemish television from 1953-69, and the cultural policy of the Flemish elite.

Belgium, Statistical Data Included, Group identity, Social identity, Television viewers, Public television, Cultural policy, Educational programs (Mass media), Educational broadcasting

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Negotiating images of the nation: the production of Flemish TV drama, 1953-89

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The production process of one particular program category in more detail is analyzed. An attempt is made to describe in more concrete ways the different factors governing the production process, starting from a textual analysis of the programs.

Evaluation, Production planning

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Worlds Apart: Nation-branding on the National Geographic channel

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The article examines how American reality television dealing with intercultural themes contributed to nation-branding and redefining Americanism.

Public affairs, Americanisms, Reality television programs

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