REALITY TELEVISION AFFECTING REALITY A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree MASTER OF ARTS in COMMUNICATION by JULIE TEFFETELLER DECEMBER 2009 at THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Approved by: Dr. Jenifer E. Kopfman‚ Thesis Advisor Dr. Merissa H. Ferrara Dr. Vincent L. Benigni Dr. Amy T. McCandless‚ Dean of the Graduate School UMI Number: 1473049 All rights reserved INFORMATION TO ALL USERS The quality of this reproduction is dependent upon
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REALITY TELEVISION: Introduction: Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations‚ documents actual events‚ and usually features ordinary people or even professional actors. The genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television. Programs in the reality television genre are commonly called "reality shows" and often are produced in series. Documentaries and nonfictional programming such as
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controversy. Reality television plays a big role in modern day television networks today‚ debuting on almost every channel at some time of the day. Although some people may enjoy these reality shows‚ is that enjoyment worth the negativity that it brings the other people who do not enjoy it or have interest in it? In this essay‚ there will be depictions of the negativity and positivity in reality television and what it can bring to the table‚ as well as the authenticity that reality TV possesses and
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Augmented reality is a concept which on first approach may seem to be a technology for the distant future‚ or something of a work of fiction; the idea that computers can interact seamlessly with humans and their environments. The idea that there could be something of a merge between aspects of virtual reality‚ and true reality would have been thought to be only for movies and computer games by the average person a decade or so ago‚ but now augmented reality has become a reality‚ and evidence of
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“Origin Of Reality Television” What Impact Reality Television Has On Society? Television has become a member of almost every family on our planet. It is not just any ordinary member‚ but a very important one‚ because the time spent next to it exceeds the amount of time spent together with any other family member. You don ’t have to apply any efforts to talk or listen to complaints while communicating with it. Television has the power to alter society. Whether we realize it or not‚ what we watch
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The History and Impact of Reality Television There are times when people wish that they could live the life of someone else. They may choose to do so out of stress‚ anger‚ sadness‚ or from being bored of their lives. In order to flee from their busy lives‚ they turn toward reality television. However‚ reality television can be seen in a positive or negative light. Reality television has become a bad influence upon its viewers‚ an escape from the challenges and difficulties of real life‚ and a
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“I do like reality shows‚ and I watch some of them because they’re high drama. Its also just fun to watch people have honest reactions” Lisa Kudrov . People love reality shows for its drama‚ its entertaining to them. Americans spend 1/3 of their free time watching television and of that 67% are reality shows. This means that more than half of America watches reality shows. Reality television is a genre of television programming that documents unscripted situations and actual occurrences‚ and
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Reality TV has developed a lot and has changed as the nation changed. Unscripted reality TV has amused surprised and offended millions of viewers through the years. As time changed‚ so did the content of the program. Viewers want to know more about the participants and the participants have allowed themselves to be recognized by the public eyes. Reality TV shows are becoming more of a success and going to stay because of High ratings‚ Money and Instant fame. First‚ the success of reality show
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Reality television is a relatively new fad in America that is sweeping the networks’ ratings and redefining programming altogether. Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents unscripted dramatic‚ entertaining or humorous situations‚ documents real events‚ and usually features people chosen from the ranks of ordinary people and not professionally trained actors. A reality show provides exposure that people could not get anywhere else; giving non-celebrities the potential
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Reality Television Reality TV is the number one most watched type of show. In fact‚ reality TV episodes have increased to 57% of all television shows that can be found on your screens. Many people have different opinions on reality TV‚ usually love or hate. Some shows‚ influence people to be aware of their own problems‚ teach valuable tips and lessons or help people pursue their dreams. Although most big reality TV shows do include some form of humiliation as well. The society also is negatively
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