Module Outline Introduction Relationship between Formats and Programs Features Discussions News Bulletins Drama Talks Review: Formats News Programs Magazine Programs Talk Shows Review: Radio Programs Summary Evaluation   Course Outline

Module 3: Radio Programs and Formats

Good radio involves more than simply telling stories or expressing opinions. One of the major challenges is choosing the appropriate format for the issue you are covering and the audience you are trying to reach.

Module Objectives

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

• Distinguish between formats and radio programs.
• Identify five types of formats and discuss their purpose.
• Identify three types of radio programs/shows and discuss their differences.

Meeting the Objectives

In this module, we will use examples and case studies to discuss the two fundamental building blocks of radio:

• Radio programs
• Radio formats