Messages and/or Images of Different Types of Texts Flashcards
(35 cards)
people who set down rules for correct language use.
Prescriptivists
describe the language without being hypercritical or expressing
judgement.
Descriptivists
the study of signs and symbols
semiotics
the process by which a culture produces signs and/or assigns meaning to signs,
SEMIOSIS/
SIGNIFICATION
is the realization of a meaning,
Signifier
is the meaning/ concept which the signifier refers to.
Signified
refers to the type of communication that uses technology to
simultaneously reach a wide audience.
MASS MEDIA
producers combine two or more of the five semiotic systems - linguistic or textual system, visual system, audio system, gestural system and spatial system
MULTIMODAL TEXT
The introduction of portable cellular phones in the realm of
communication has enabled people to remain connected with each other from any
location.
Cellphone
gained popularity as effective methods of communication,
especially in the business context
Blogs
Handwritten correspondence in personal and business interactions
are gradually paving the way for email messages.
The recent past has witnessed the emergence of social
networking sites that are internet-based.
Social Networking.
Today, people can use online chats to communicate with their
peers in real time.
Online Chat.
According to Orth (n.d), it is now possible to make video calls
using the internet through providers as yahoo messenger and skype.
Video Calls.
The introduction of internet and the option of chatting and
sending emails are probably the most noteworthy influence of technology on
communication.
Speed and Cost.
Communication quality has significantly improved due to
availability and accessibility of helpful knowledge in various websites.
Quality
Technology has considerably diminished communication cost
and this has translated to increased accessibility.
Accessibility
Technology has contributed to the alteration
of topics into different communications; as people seek to pass on breaking news
within the shortest time possible.
Nature of Communication
The invention of cell phones simplified communication and
allowed more and more people to communicate from any location.
Change in Style.
WHEN TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO COMMUNICATE?
communicating is made difficult by barriers Secondly, one should run for technology when retaining old contacts
and keep in touch with them. finally sending of urgent messages that require urgent response
leaves technology the vital role of ensuring that happens successfully.
WHEN TO AVOID TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNICATION?
for people who want to boost their interpersonal skills, for non-verbal communication situations, finally, while communicating to
people who do not understand how the technology works. cases of
disabled individuals who cannot perceive advanced communication
gadgets,
such as books, comics and posters
Paper
from slide presentations, e-books, blogs, social media to
animation, films and video games
Digital
like a performance or an event
Live
