Communication Perspectives

This course is an introduction to the theory of communication as a distinct discipline. We can define the field of communication loosely as concerned with studying the processes by which people interactively create, sustain, and manage meaning. In this sense, language, science, the media, technology, culture, society, and philosophy are a few of the many areas in which communication studies is relevant. We begin this course by mapping the origins of the field, beginning with media effects and theories of communication, then move on to policy, theories of technology, critical theory etc., and finish with the philosophy of language and the key debates between structuralism/poststructuralism.

Discussion on Communication, Communication Theory and the Historical Development of Communication Research as a Discipline both in foreign and local contexts

This chapter charts the historical influences on the theories and models that shaped the communication discipline. It illustrates the importance of U.S. and European scholars from not only the beginnings of the communication discipline, but including those who were pre-eminent in other academic disciplines such as sociology, psychology, political science and journalism, as well as examining emerging scholarship from Asia that focuses on understanding cultural differences through communication theories. The chapter traces the foundations and heritage of communication study from five perspectives: ($) communication as shaper of public opinion; (%) communication as language use; (&) communication as information transmission; (') communication as developer of relationships; and (() communication as definer, interpreter, and critic of culture.

Perspectives on Communication Theory (Masters), 2014

This course provides an introduction to the epistemology and theory in the field of human communication. We will explore the primary communication paradigms in order to develop a well-rounded theoretical understanding of the discipline. Through reading broadly and discussing a range of paradigms, students will increase understanding of personal paradigmatic choices, learn how these choices shape theory and research, and establish criteria for theory evaluation. Further, the class will also explore specific communication theories and follow some of the debates surrounding theoretical development. This class is usually paired with COMM 710, Introduction to Communication Research Methods.

A Synthesis of Three Traditions that guide Communication Theory, 2011

This document examines the Socio-psychological, Sociocultural and Phenomenological traditions in which Communication Theory is entrenched. In each tradition, there is a chronological presentation of scholars or leading ideologies that guide the thinking of each tradition

Emmaus, 2020

Introduction Philosophy is interesting but communication is equally interesting. Both, philosophy and communication are subjects that will always be remembered. Having studied both, we decided to undertake this study, in order to look at the connection and relationship between the two disciplines, which is fascinating. That is why we undertook this venture and this effort to write this book. In this book, we will look at the different aspects that characterise the study of the Philosophy of Communication, mainly; we will establish the sense of a philosophy of communication, and look at the link between modernity, post modernity and globalisation. We will also explore the phenomenological understanding and problematical nature of communication; the truth of communication and then we will study the anthropology of communication. In the final analysis, we will seek to look at the limits and the other side of communication. This book is aimed at helping students who venture into the study of the Philosophy of Communication, which is usually a university course. This book would serve as a manual to help in delineating the main themes of the Philosophy of Communication but it would also help in helping the man and woman of today to appreciate the value and importance of communication when studied from a philosophical context. We have in this book tried, as much as possible, to use terminology that is simplified, deliberately avoiding the difficult philosophical jargons. We hope that our expressions and the treatment of the subject in general will offer us important themes and explanations that can help us to appreciate this discipline. Dr. Fr. Charles Ndhlovu-Mkhalirachiuta

Empedocles: European Journal for the Philosophy of Communication, 2013

Keywords communication theory communication studies traditions of thought DIsCussIoN Peter simonson university of Colorado, Boulder Leonarda García-Jiménez state university of Murcia Johan siebers university of Central Lancashire robert t. craiG university of Colorado some foundational conceptions of communication: revising and expanding the traditions of thought abstract This work presents and defines three meanings of communication taking into account some of the traditions of thought that founded our field of study. These three conceptions are: communication as an architectonic art; communication as a social force;