Broadcasting in one of the most beneficial scientific achievements. Besides being a source of various types of entertainment and recreation, it has a very important role in educating people, more particularly the masses.The word “broadcasting” refers to both television and radio programmes. Broadcasting is the system of making and transmitting tv and radio programmes.
Particularly television has become one of the world’s most important sources of information and opinion. It brings the world into our homes every day. Current affairs programmes, documentaries and chat shows are usually educative.
Speeches, discussions and symposia on a wide variety of subjects are broadcast regularly. Such broadcasts are of great educational value. For example, ophthalmologist introduces us to the structure of the eye and suggests precautions to be taken against eye diseases; a dentist points out the care of the teeth; a scientist expounds the theory of relativity; an educationalist criticizes the present educational system and suggests measures for its improvement; a group of literary critics discuss the various aspects of Mulk Raj Anand’s work; a scientist, a sociologist, an economist, a politician and a philosopher give their views on a topic of current interest from different perspective.
Lessons based on some curriculums are also broadcast on some channels, they are of immense value to students.The BBC world service broadcasts a wide variety of programmes. We ought to watch the BBC broadcasts regularly. They expose us to the English of native speakers and help us to increase our proficiency in English.
