Project description:
When does radio broadcasting content that is sexual in nature become labelled as profane? What are the policies/procedures in place that protect the content broadcast on Campus/Community (C/C) radio from complaints relating to profanity/smut/sexual content?
CKUT is interested in research into the policies that address profanity and sexual content on the airwaves. Outlining CKUT's existing programming policies and those of the CRTC, the researcher will make recommendations that will lead to amending/ expanding/changing CKUT's existing policy as well as to the development of a manual that explains what is and is not acceptable on the air.
Final product:
The final product could be in the form of an information kit aimed at campus/community programmers, or an evaluation report or radio segment .
Information kit: 10 pages
Evaluation report: 4500words
Radio segment: 30-55 minutes
Skills required: Education in the fields of Communications/Cultural Studies/Media Studies/Law are an asset, as is familiarity with campus and community radio and CRTC policy.
About the organization:
Radio CKUT 90.3FM is a campus-based community radio station owned and operated by volunteer members.