Communication Commons^™

The Law Of Black Mirror - Syllabus, Yafit Lev-Aretz, Nizan Packin

Open Educational Resources

Using episodes from the show Black Mirror as a study tool - a show that features tales that explore techno-paranoia - the course analyzes legal and policy considerations of futuristic or hypothetical case studies. The case studies tap into the collective unease about the modern world and bring up a variety of fascinating key philosophical, legal, and economic-based questions.

Is Social Media A Reliable Source For Information? An Examination Of Social Media Use Among Saudi Journalist, Mesfer Alharethi

Student Theses and Dissertations

Social media usage has changed the methods of communication between individuals, the way people interact, and more importantly it changed the pace of work in the field of media and journalism. Due to that, this study sought to investigate Saudi journalists’ pattern of social media use, their perception regarding the credibility and reliability of social media contents in the field of journalism. Also, this study sought to explore the motives and gratifications behind Saudi journalists use of social media. An online survey was distributed utilizing the snowball distribution technique. 104 participants responded to the survey expressing their perception of social …

Racism In Healthcare, Elizabeth Dwyer

Black History at UNM

Living with the daily experience of racism can have direct, adverse effects on the health and wellbeing of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Dr. Tracie Collins, former Dean, UNM College of Population Health, and current Secretary of Health of New Mexico, and Dr. Felisha Rohan-Minjares, Professor, UNM’s Department of Family and Community Medicine, explain how bias and racism impact health, treatment, and outcomes.

Lindenwood Digest, August 14, 2020, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

Brave New World - Connectivity, Rhonda S. Binda

Open Educational Resources

The trifecta of globalization, urbanization and digitization have created new opportunities and challenges across our nation, cities, boroughs and urban centers. Cities are in a unique position at the center of commerce and technology becoming hubs for innovation and practical application of emerging technology. In this rapidly changing 24/7 digitized world, city governments worldwide are leveraging innovation and technology to become more effective, efficient, transparent and to be able to better plan for and anticipate the needs of its citizens, businesses and community organizations. This class will provide the framework for how cities and communities can become smarter and more …

Baby Mama – Baby Daddy Drama An Ethnography Of Communication On Black Co-Parenting Talk On Youtube, Rosalyn Whickum

Master of Arts in Media and Communication Plan II Graduate Projects

As co-parenting research continues to emerge, it is important that we include the experiences of Black families in the literature. This project attempts to explore co-parenting talk among Black mothers and fathers on YouTube through Ethnography of Communication (EOC). This EOC analyzed the genres, topics, purposes, settings, keys, participants, message form and content , and act sequences of 100 YouTube videos. From this analysis, a list of recommendations for optimal co-parenting were presented as well as four co-parenting communication roles; Aggressor, Cooperator, Supervisor, and Shifter. This project concludes with a discussion on some of the key observations made during the …

Sealds: A Quantitative Content Analysis Of #Donttrashyourvote On Twitter, Viviek Patel

Honors Theses

Public relations research has slowly integrated with the study of advocacy organizations, but little research has integrated this and social movements. Using the pyramid model of mobilization-driven relationship-building social media based advocacy, this study employed a quantitative content analysis to examine the prevalence of previously identified communicative functions in social media messages by SEALDs. Unlike previous research on advocacy and health organizations, action messages were the most common. This study also investigated the influence of message type on audience engagement through retweets. The results indicate that information tweets had the most retweets. This study also analyzed how social movements recruit …

The Guardian, Week Of August 10, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of August 10, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

Provost Newsletter - August 7, 2020, Office Of The Provost, Wright State University

Office of the Provost Newsletters and Announcements

The Newsletter from the Office of the Provost regarding the University's plan for the 2020 Fall Semester in regards to COVID-19.

Promoting Community Engagement Through Basic User Tutorial Of Epa Geospatial Screening Tools, Jonas Nguyen

Master's Projects and Capstones

Social inequalities are riddled with health disparities and outcomes leading toward lower life expectancy. Communities of color, low income, and rural neighborhoods lack the voice and resources to effectively oppose industrial settlement which would likely lead to the release of toxic wastes into the water, air and ground ultimately affecting residential health. Empowering members through community engagement is a relatively new strategic process where researchers are finding mutual benefits in design, implementation, and results. This study aims to identify and promote tools for community engagement within the scope of environmental justice by working with EPA geospatial screening tools and designing …

Lindenwood Digest, August 7, 2020, Lindenwood University

Lindenwood Digest

The Lindenwood Digest has been a digital employee newsletter since 2009.

How Can 5g Make Our Lives Better?, Firas Slewa Dawod

International Programs

Our lives will be significantly improved with the advent of the new cellular wireless technology due to all its new features and applications. This Poster discusses the main features and application of 5G technology and its positive impact on society, in particular facilitating interactive and smart communities.

How Storytelling Techniques In Jadid’S Literary Works Reflect Social Problems Of Uzbekistan In The 19th And 20th Century And Provide Inspiration In The 21st Century, Jakhongir Azimov

International Programs

This poster aims to study storytelling techniques used by Jadids in their literary works in the 19th and 20th century, as well as review topics raised in their novels and the inspiration they afford for contemporary Uzbek writers.

Violent Language On Indonesian Comedy Shows And Its Effects On Children Language Development, Iqbal Nurul Azhar

International Programs

No abstract provided.

How Local Independent Media Can Survive In Russia, Gulmira Amangalieva

International Programs

Despite the difficult situation with press freedom, there are small local independent newsrooms in different parts of Russia. They present to the audience an alternative picture of the world but are experiencing both political and economic difficulties. This work proposes how to strengthen local independent journalism. The creation of a support and information center will help unite, engage and enhance the professionalism of local journalists.

How Do The South Korean Soap Operas Impact Female Teenager’S Identity In The Kyrgyz Republic?, Aisha Sultanbekova

International Programs

In a recent trend, South Korean soap operas have become extremely popular in many countries in the world. Hallyu (“Korean Boom ”), is a term which now used to refer to the success of South Korean entertainment around the world especially across Asia. This research poster analyzed the “Korean Boom” and its influence on female teenagers’ identity in the Kyrgyz Republic.

The Importance Of Net.Art Legacy And The Right To Communicate, Anton Makarevych

International Programs

No abstract provided.

Making Engineers: An Ethnography Of Undergraduate Engineering Students In A Project-Based Program, Bethany Popelish

Masters Theses, 2020-current

In a project-focused engineering program, undergraduate students are taught engineering skills through the ‘bike project’ in which students work as teams to design and fabricate a human-powered vehicle for a member of the community whose disabilities make riding a traditional bicycle prohibitive. To understand the learning that happens in the course of this project, the researcher conducted a 20-month ethnography of the engineering program, focusing on the sophomore students’ organizational experiences. As a participant observer, the researcher went to classes with the students, participated in trainings, and observed them through each stage of their project. Ethnographic observations were collected as …

Black Student Excellence Springs From Historic Inequalities: Unm Offers Resources To Help Students Succeed, Mary Beth King

Black History at UNM

Brandi Stone, Director of UNM African American Student Services (AASS), describes how Black excellence features prominently in the philosophy and work of AASS at UNM. Several UNM students and campus leaders also share their experiences and ideas on the topic. The article includes a list of resources and services at UNM that are aimed at fostering Black excellence and advancing the education of students of color at UNM.

An Analysis Of Intercultural Research From 2000-2019., Isabelle Kramer

Undergraduate Honors Theses

In the last twenty years, advancements in information and communications technologies have fundamentally altered the face of intercultural communication (Shuter, 2011). While there is significant research regarding the impact of new media on intercultural communication, there is no published research that discusses the ways in which intercultural scholarship in the academic context has adapted to the evolving social media landscape. I will be conducting a content analysis on all intercultural articles published on the EBSCO database “Communication and Mass Media Complete” between January 2000 and January 2019. This research will illuminate trends in intercultural communications studies over the past twenty …

Teleboard: The Move To A Virtual Family Advisory Board, Sheryl Chadwick, Deejo Miller, Kathryn Taff, Amanda Montalbano

Patient Experience Journal

Restrictions on in-person meetings were going to hamper the ability for the well-established Family Advisory Board (FAB) for our pediatric hospital to continue meeting unless a virtual meeting platform was introduced. The FAB was moved to a virtual platform for the April and May 2020 meetings. Attendance rates from family members and staff were measured and compared to the previous 14 in-person meetings. Contributions during the virtual meetings from each attendee type were recorded to analyze engagement during virtual meetings. There was no statistical difference in average attendance for virtual compared to in-person meetings, 75% versus 64.3% for family members …

Beyond Platitudes: A Nurse’S Journey Of Self-Reflection And Vulnerability, Monica Friesen

Patient Experience Journal

The efforts taking place in healthcare organizations and communities globally should represent what is best in humanity, perhaps even more so in this unprecedented time of COVID-19. This short personal narrative is the acknowledgement that “best” needs to start with “me” and my story of self-reflection and journey of vulnerability.

Experience Framework

This article is associated with the Staff & Provider Engagement lens of The Beryl Institute Experience Framework. (http://bit.ly/ExperienceFramework)

• Access other PXJ articles related to this lens.
• Access other resources related to this lens.

دور البرامج الإخبارية في قناة الأقصى الفضائية في نشر الوعي, Mohammad Aboutarboush

Al Jinan الجنان

The aim of the study is to determine the role of news programs in Al-Aqsa satellite channel in promoting political awareness about Palestinian issues among Palestinian youth in Lebanon. This research is a descriptive research that seeks to identify the role of the news programs in promoting certain concepts to a certain segment of the Palestinian society. Using the random sample selection method, surveys were distributed to 400 Palestinians, aged between 18 and 35, that live in the Palestinian refugee camps across Lebanon. The results show that 66% of the surveyed Palestinian youth in Lebanon watch the news programs in …

The Complicated History Of Environmental Racism, Victoria Peña-Parr

Black History at UNM

University of New Mexico Honors College Assistant Professor, Myrriah Gómez, defines and explores environmental racism, specifically its effects in New Mexico.

Trying To Save The Game(R): Understanding The Self-Disclosure Of Youtube Subscribers Surrounding Mental Health In Video-Game Vlog Comments, Maria Mickles, Andrea Mm Weare

Communication Faculty Publications

This study analyzed the self-disclosure of YouTube subscribers surrounding mental health and their relationship with YouTube gamer co-hosts Dan Avidan and Arin Hanson of the channel Game Grumps. Via 10 subscriber interviews, this study sheds light on viewers’ motivations to subscribe to Game Grumps and to self-disclose mental-health struggles and what the implications for disclosing on YouTube are. Results revealed two overarching motivations and implications that embody mental-health disclosure on social media: (a) subscribers disclose a variety of mental-health experiences and provide the language to “own” them in a public space online and (b) disclosures make visible some subscribers’ coping …

The Guardian, Week Of August 3, 2020, Wright State Student Body

The Guardian Student Newspaper

News articles from The Guardian for the week of August 3, 2020. The Guardian is the official student-run newspaper for Wright State University. It has been published regularly since March of 1965.

#Notokay: Challenging Sexual Violence Through Digital Health Activism, Roma Subramanian, Andrea Mm Weare

Communication Faculty Publications

An analysis of #notokay tweets revealed that tweets constructed a grassroots health activist discourse that made visible the ‘invisible’ pervasiveness of sexual assault by encouraging women to disclose assault in a digital space of affective solidarity. The campaign captured a multiplicity of embodied assault experiences, dispelled rape myths, and challenged and broadened mainstream conceptualizations of assault. It aimed at transformative change by politicizing the public health issue of sexual violence by highlighting the socioenvironmental determinants of assault – a patriarchal culture that condones and fosters violence against women and does not prioritize women’s health. By offering rich qualitative data on …

An Experimental Clil Course For Moroccan Students Preparing For The International Baccalaureate, Amine Bouhzam

MA TESOL Collection

The author of this thesis aims to investigate Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach for seniors (grade 12) in the Moroccan EFL classroom. The field of science has been broken into range of specialisms which influence students’ choices for the international Baccalaureate in which the language of instruction is either French, English or Spanish. Being so, the approach acts as the backbone for the study of certain content through specific language use (Dalton-Puffer: 2007).

The intent of the thesis is to explore the instructor's thorough processes in starting the project, his desires, encounters and difficulties, and the long-term impact …

Raj Soin College Of Business Monthly Update - August 2020, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

RSCob Monthly Update

The RSCoB Monthly Update highlights various happenings within the University community from Student updates, to faculty updates.

Raj Soin College Of Business Newsletter - August 2020, Raj Soin College Of Business, Wright State University

Raj Soin College of Business Newsletter

A three page newsletter created by the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This newsletter includes a video congratulating graduates, and two talk from faculty members.