TV - by Eun Jin

The professor discusses the disadvantages of academic experts appearing on television. In contrast, the reading has opposite views and outlines the advantages of professors participating on TV shows.

First, the professor mentions that being on TV damaged professors' reputations because other professors think that the experts appearing on TV are not serious about their field but instead are just focusing on entertainment. Therefore, they will likely lose opportunities such as being invited to conference. In contrast, the reading claims that scholars are able to acquire enhanced reputations due to their participation on TV programs. Furthermore, they can reach broader audiences and their significance as a specialist will be enhanced.

Second, the lecturer points out that appearing on TV takes extra time. For example, before the broadcast, professors need to research information and even get made up to look good whereas instead they are focusing on teaching . Thus, the university loses out. However, according to the reading, by exposing professors to a wider audience, the university can obtain financial support such as donation or more applications from prospective students.

Third, the speaker states that the public does not want to know about serious academic information. The knowledge that they want to know is material such as a brief introduction about current events or background history. However, the reading makes it clear that the public can obtain real academic understanding and insight from experts.