Why Digitise Historical Television?

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Abstract

Digitisation of historic TV material is driven by the widespread perception that archival material should be made available to diverse users. Yet digitisation alters the material, taking away any lingering sense of presence. Digitisation and online access, however, offer startling new possibilities. The article offers three: use of material in language teaching and learning; use in dementia therapy; and applications as data in medical research. All depend on ordinary TV for their effectivity.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages7
JournalView: Journal of European Television History and Culture
Volume1
Issue number1
Publication statusPublished - 2012

Keywords

  • digitsation; archive; teaching; dementia; data; television

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