We’ve added a new theory overview to the theory overview page outlining the basics of Medium Theory (aka Technological Determinism) which was championed by Marshall McLuhan.
We’ll try to continue to add more and more theories as we have the time to do so, if anyone has any suggestions or theories they would like to see, let us know in the comments!
Special thanks to Ken Rosenberg for all his help on this one! Check it out here. -g.d.
I know it goes without saying, but I’m going to say it. If you are serious about the study of Mass Communication and I sincerely hope you are… You should try to stay abreast of happenings in our field. Yes, you should! Not only is it great fodder for class and paper ideas but it’s damn fascinating too. Here are a few resources to help you do just that:
AEJMC (Association for Education in Journalism & Mass Communication)
There is the very basic 101 course on keeping your ear to the ground. Feel free to share any other ideas or good pubs in the comments! -g.d.
Hey everyone – we are currently in the process of launching the theory overview section as a part of the blog and will be publishing 3-5 page PDF overviews of each theory. A simple, easy way to get a short overview of a theory and be exposed to all the top level ideas one needs to obtain a basic understanding of it.
So stay tuned, you can find them under the Theory Overviews tab in the global nav. None there yet, as each is posted we will post a blog to announce it, so stay subscribed to the RSS and get notified as soon as they drop. -g.d.
Since class is getting increasingly busy in the next few weeks – I though I would throw some Mass Comm humor your way. Two of these are Christmas themed but hilarious nonetheless. Nothing like advertising humor.
Mass Communication Theory 