Computer Mediated Communication
1st Edition
Published on 23. January 2004
272 pages
978-1-4129-3363-6 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers students a task-based introduction to Computer-Mediated Communication and the impact of the internet on social interaction. Divided into four parts which require students to learn, (theory), critique, (current issues), explore, (methods), and reflect, (practice), the book aims to:
Provide a foundation to the social and communicative nature of information and communication technologies
Enable students to engage with the key theoretical issues associated with CMC
Equip students with the necessary research and technical skills as a stimulus to independent enquiry.
In spite of the rapidly increasing interest in Internet Studies and CMC and the introduction of many university courses in the area, no specialised, introductory textbook exists. This coursebook responds to the need for such a text. Aimed primarily at communication students, this book would also be useful as a sourcebook for students of media, sociology, psychology and English Language Studies.
Companion website resources can be found at http://crispinthurlow.net/cmc/
Provide a foundation to the social and communicative nature of information and communication technologies
Enable students to engage with the key theoretical issues associated with CMC
Equip students with the necessary research and technical skills as a stimulus to independent enquiry.
In spite of the rapidly increasing interest in Internet Studies and CMC and the introduction of many university courses in the area, no specialised, introductory textbook exists. This coursebook responds to the need for such a text. Aimed primarily at communication students, this book would also be useful as a sourcebook for students of media, sociology, psychology and English Language Studies.
Companion website resources can be found at http://crispinthurlow.net/cmc/
Reviews / Votes
"This book is a breath of fresh air whn it comes to information literacy texts. Thurlow, Lengel, and Tomic focus on the Internet's role in changing social interaction. This refreshing approach uses a social perspective to motivate readers... The book is supplemented with a rich Web site that is loaded with numerous links referenced in the book... Highly recommended." -- J. BeidlerAll prices
More details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Thousand Oaks
United States
Publishing group
Sage Publications Inc Ebooks
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-4129-3363-6 (9781412933636)
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Crispin Thurlow | Lara Lengel | Alice Tomic
Computer Mediated Communication
Book
02/2004
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€231.76
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Crispin Thurlow | Lara Lengel | Alice Tomic
Computer Mediated Communication
Book
01/2004
1st Edition
SAGE Publications Inc
€111.50
Shipment within 15-20 days
Persons
Crispin Thurlow is Professor of Language and Communication at the University of Bern, Switzerland. For nearly fifteen years, he taught communication at the University of Washington in the USA and Cardiff University in the UK. His books include Visualizing Digital Discourse, Language in the New Media, and Computer Mediated Communication. In addition to a PhD in language and communication, he holds MA degrees and BA degrees in communication studies, educational, clinical and social psychology, and marketing. More information about his current research and teaching can be found at www.crispinthurlow.net.
Content
Getting into CMC
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Basic Theory
Critique
Central Issues
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Fieldwork
Explore
Focus Areas
Resource Materials
Learn
Basic Theory
Critique
Central Issues
Apply
Fieldwork
Explore
Focus Areas
Resource Materials
