Abstract:
The research, "Communication Competence of Popular Hosts in Television Programs " is intended to study core communication competence of TV hosts and specific communication competence needed in each type of program from the perception of Popular TV host Award judges and of general public. This research is a quantitative and qualitative research, conducted by survey questionnaires and interview. The results show that Core communication competence perceived mostly by both judges and general public in each category are as follow: general communication competence : power to attract viewers to follow the program, and being a program symbol or an image of the program; informational preparation competence : well-roundedness and ability to select appropriate content for program time: language competence: appropriate apparel to suit the theme of the program, personality competence: pleasant and attractive appearance, and an image of a credible person, interviewing and conversational competence: a relaxed and comfortable talk, and ability to open up an issue. As for specific communication competence perceived commonly by the judges and target audiences of each kind of program, it is found that for news program, neutrality is the most important competence, while thorough research about interviewees background is the most important competence for fiction and non-fiction interview , and knowledge in using concerned equipment and signals for games or quiz shows. Besides, it is remarkable that communication competence of TV hosts perceived by most samples emphasizes how or communication methods and the hosts personal characteristics more than what or the credibility of communication message or content.