The philosophical overview which introduces this review of the literature on audiovisual instruction concentrates on the historical background of the field and its place within the broader fields of communication, education, and communication theory and research. A selected bibliography is provided for the major areas in instructional technology: history and philosophy of the audiovisual movement, organizations and periodicals, instructional and learning theory, communications theory, systems, research, texts and teaching materials, production of audiovisual material, instructional television and film, programed instruction, computer-assisted instruction, simulation, learning laboratories, administering media programs, equipment and facilities, and media indexes. A brief introduction to each of these topics serves as annotation. (JY)