Computer Mediated Communication

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Crispin Thurlow - University of Bern, Switzerland
Lara Lengel - Bowling Green State University, USA
Alice Tomic - Richmond, The American International University in London
Computer Mediated Communication
February 2004 | 272 pages | Sage UK
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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.

Contents

Getting into CMC

Getting into CMC

Learn

  • Basic Theory

Critique

  • Central Issues

Apply

  • Fieldwork

Explore

  • Focus Areas

Resource Materials

Resource Materials

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.

Contents

Getting into CMC

Getting into CMC

Learn

  • Basic Theory

Critique

  • Central Issues

Apply

  • Fieldwork

Explore

  • Focus Areas

Resource Materials

Resource Materials

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Computer Mediated Communication

Crispin Thurlow , Lara Lengel , Alice Tomic
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February 2004 | 272 pages | Sage UK

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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.


Table Of Contents:

  • Getting into CMC
  • Learn
  • Basic Theory
  • Critique
  • Central Issues
  • Apply
  • Fieldwork
  • Explore
  • Focus Areas
  • Resource Materials

Recent Product Reviews:

This book had a good evaluation of the various aspects of CMC and how it impacts our daily lives, and was clearly laid out and easy to read. The only issue is some of the examples are a bit dated now, as technology moves on so fast we could really do with an updated version of this book.
Ms Helen Hewertson, Centre for Research Informed Teaching, University of Central Lancashire
This textbook provides a solid overarching understanding of CMC and its technological and communicative foundations. Additionally, it grounds CMC in relation to other media-human interaction technologies. It provides useful definitions and applicable learning opportunities to students from a variety of levels
Mr James Ponder, School Communication Studies, Kent State University
Great book
Dr Carolyn Cunningham, Communication Arts Dept, Gonzaga University
well organized-lots of assignment ideas
Mrs Mary Jo Nead, Speech Communication Dept, Thomas More College
I found the book really interesting. The historical background and the focus areas for student projects bring CMC closer to us and create more awareness to the interactions we engage in online. The students also found the extensive references to normal social interactions online, most of which they too indulge in, very rewarding. I will continue to use the book in my future courses on language and the internet.
Dr Eric Anchimbe, English and American Studies, University of Bayreuth

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