Sep 05 2010
Week One Framing Questions
1. How have communication theories evolved as our technology and communication mediums have evolved?
2. Every theory on communication is, at its root, just an assumption. So, how do we know the validity of a theory? How can we begin to evaluate it? And at what point does it cross over the line from assumption into theory?
3. What does this theory class have to do with me? That is, how can I apply it to my everyday interactions with media? And where can I see it applied? (For instance, on facebook, twitter, iphones) In essence, what can I take out of this class that will be most beneficial to me and my future career?