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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Lecture 2: Introduction to Communication

Hi. HERE are the lecture slides for download.

And here are our discussion questions. But of course, you can comment on anything about the lecture and the many, many ideas raised today. Feel free to ask questions (not to me, specifically, but to your classmates) as well.
1) Discuss one specific media phenomenon of your choice using the different models of communication.
2) Why or how do you privilege dialogue over dissemination? Transmission over ritual?
3) What is YOUR dream for perfect communication?

posted by Jonathan C. Ong @ 6:59 AM  

28 Comments:

  • At June 21, 2008 at 4:33 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) In my opinion, text messaging would be an appropriate media phenomenon to discuss. it focuses on communication as dialogue, as this is a non-verbal manner of communicating with another individual, it is also self explanatory why it is basically a form of dialogue.
    2)for me, dialogue is really privilege over dissemination because I think dialogue is also a form of dissemination, so basically in dialogue, one gets the best of both worlds. I privilege transmission over ritual due to the fact that transmission is a more straight-forward manner when it comes to analyzing and understanding its process.
    3)my dream of perfect communication would be something resembling mind reading, but not in a selfish manner wherein only one individual benefits, but it should be mutual.

    Josemari "Spanky" Juinio
    3 AB IS

     

  • At June 21, 2008 at 5:15 AM , Blogger marvs said...

    1.instant messaging is another phenomenon that has hit within the recent years, and in my opinion, one of the biggest reasons the world has gotten smaller. Working on the model of communication as transmission, it is a tool for sending and recieving messages as fast and as accurate as possible.

    2. I too privelage dialogue over dissemination since the later is only a means of spreading information. it does not give a chance for both parties to communicate on a more personal field. dialogue on the other hand gives a chance for both parties to speak their mind, making it easier to clarify what is being said by the other. in the same sense, i favor transmission over ritual because in transmission there is meaning to every message that is sent and recieved. a ritual on the other hand becomes something that is done because of habit.

    3.my dream of perfect communication would be quite similar to a video phone. something that would be able to project an image of what you mean, or your thoughts on what your saying that would usually eliminate any misunderstanding between 2 people.

    -Marvin Reyes
    3 AB-IS

     

  • At June 21, 2008 at 6:43 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1.) i agree with spanky and marvs.. the two phenomenon being texting and instant messaging are two forms of dialogue but what i think is even beyond it is that these two are somehow forms of dissemination as well as these have grown in popularity through the years. They have propagated themselves through word of mouth (dialogue) and have infiltrated our necessity list.

    2.) one side of me likes dialogue and ritual because of the fact that these are more personal. These are foundations of everyday relationships we foster yet at the same time, another side of me screams for dissemination and transmission for they involve power and influence -- an ability to have a voice and speak -- to reach those who are far away and live as though we CAN foster everyday relationships with the rest of the world thinking we can reach and access anything if we simply tried.

    3.) my dream of perfect communication would be the presence of UNINHIBITED communication. Yes, I realize that this would cause havoc and chaos in the world, but sometimes, i can't help but wonder and perhaps wish how life would be if we had at least one day of our lives wherein we had no inhibitions to say everything we truly mean. What kind of world would that create? Perhaps a world where people are not afraid to stand up for what they are and what they REALLY believe in and what not other people believe for them. At least thats one way of looking at it -- perhaps the most magnified positive of it :p

    Erika Hoffmann
    2 AB IS

     

  • At June 21, 2008 at 9:20 AM , Blogger joy mabanta said...

    1. Aside from text messaging, I think that the internet is one of the most prevalent forms of communication nowadays. It is used as transmission to send and receive messages and it is also a dialogue when we use e-mail or chat. It definitely has made the world smaller. You can receive an email anywhere, even on the cell phone and dialogue can be easily done through chatting.

    2. I prefer dialogue over dissemination because like what the others said; dialogue is a more personal way of communicating since it is one to one while dissemination is one to many. I too prefer ritual rather than transmission. Transmission is sending and receiving information while rituals are more meaningful and is about shared values and believes. I think a value over information is better.

    3. My perfect communication would have to be face to face communication. I believe it the best way to communicate when you see the person rather than using some form of technology. It would ensure no misunderstandings and communicating in a personal level.

    Joy Mabanta
    III AB IS

     

  • At June 21, 2008 at 9:29 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) just like what marvs said, i consider instant messaging (Y!M, etc.) as one of the media phenomenon that has been very useful to many people in different parts of the world.it gives emphasis to communication as transmission and in some ways communication as a ritual also. instant messaging (or IM as what most people call it) enables us to send and receive messages at a very fast rate. but, there are times when people just log in to messengers because they just want to catch someone online or simply, it has become a habit -- a ritual, a shared experience. instead of relaying information, instant messaging can also be just a venue for gathering people and forming relationships.

    2)i agree to most of what they previously said. i prefer dialogue and ritual because i basically value relationships more even if information is also important.

    3) for me, my dream for perfect communication would be something that is clear, no misunderstanding and personal. that way, everyone wouldn't have conflicts at all!:p

     

  • At June 21, 2008 at 11:42 PM , Blogger maiki Abello said...

    1. I agree with what the others said, the internet does make the world so much smaller. The internet is very useful. In my opinion, information on the internet is communicated much faster than other forms of communication. Looking at it through the models of communication, it is both dialogue and dissemination, transmission at the same time ritual.
    2. I privilege dialogue over dissemination and ritual over transmission. This is because it is more personal. It is quality over quantity,
    3. My dream for perfect communication is also face to face communication because it lessens misunderstandings. But in our very fast paced world, we really need our phones and internet.

    Katrina Abello
    2 AB IS

     

  • At June 22, 2008 at 4:33 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

    1. I think everyone gave really awesome examples for the media phenomenons. How easy it is to reach other people through the cellphone (for teens who like going out at night and prefer not to be bothered by their parents... I'm not too sure if it is a good thing ;p) Or how easy it is to be yourself in the safe confines of your home through instant messaging. It's amazing how the world seems to be getting smaller and smaller because of technology. I really find myself baffled by the power of communication through FACEBOOK. I guess we all grew up with friendster accounts... monitoring how many friends we have... making it the basis of our "popularity."

    It wasn't too long ago that I signed up for a facebook account. How easy it has become... searching for lost friends, stalking new acquaintances, the thousands of applications one can fool around with and (the latest) facebook chat. But when you realize that anyone can eaily search for you just as you do them... it becomes kind of scary. :))

    2. I suppose it depends on the kind of message that you want to come across. But because media does require one to "reach out" to as many people as possible, doesn't the preference of dissemination come about? Dialogue is much more personal but a lot less constricted narrowing down the number of people and receivers. Or at least that's how I understand it. Please clarify :)

    Cause the Philippines is a very Catholic country I think ritual is the more effective of the two. But generally, transmission probably gets more people tuned in.

    3. My dream for perfect communication is for all senders and receivers to be open-minded. In order for them to have a relationship that can both express and understand without any biases. It doesn't really matter if its over the internet or in person for as long as the message comes across properly and communication is not only successful but maximized :)

    Kathleen S. Crespo
    III ABIS

     

  • At June 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) In addition to what everyone said I think that Multiply is also one of the biggest phenomenons in the country. Users range from a variety of ages as this site offers yet again one of the many ways to keep in touch with family and friends, even if they're far away. It allows the user to post blogs, photos, videos, music, links, events, reviews and private messages; allowing users to communicate in more than one way. I think what makes this site appealing to me is the fact that you can limit the viewing content to those people you know making it secure.

    2) I think that without dialogue there is no disemmination. I feel that dialogue is what gives substance to everything else because so much can be extracted from a simple converation- whether it's taking it as it is or reading between the lines. When it comes to transmission and ritual I agree with what Joy said about rituals being more meaningful since it's about shared values and beliefs.

    3) My idea of perfect communication is saying what you want and meaning what you say : ) I think that it would make life alot less complicated this way. We all know how communicating with each other is so important but at times we may tend to hold back on saying certain things for fear that others may misconstrue the message we're trying to get across. I think it'd be alot simpler if misunderstandings were out of the picture.

    Beatrix Roqueza
    3 AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 1:31 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) I think that text messaging is the most common form of communication on these days and I think that it is the perfect example of media phenomenon to discuss. It is very useful because everyone can send and receive text messages even if you’re not home as long as your cell phone has a signal. It really made the world smaller and it focuses on communication as dialogue because like the others said, even if it is non-verbal, it is a self explanatory which is easier to understand.
    2) For me, I privilege dialogue over dissemination and ritual over transmission because it is more personal and for two individual, it will be easier to understand each other.
    3) My perfect communication for me is also face to face communication because of the fact that it is more personal and it really lessen misunderstandings and conflicts between two or more people.

    -sheena duey
    II-AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 3:51 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) One media phenomenon that is totally evident now is the use of cellphones for text messaging and IM-ing or even browsing the internet through them. In our counrty, cellphones portray a very important role that they become practically part of our lives now. Even without saying anything, we could converse with other through these, so yes, like what spanky said, it is a form of dialogue, and transmission too since we receive and send data through these.

    2) The answer in why we privelege dialogue over dissemination is simply because it is more personal. Two individuals interact through dialogue, where they could also express emotions on what they are saying, rather than in dissemination that you just give out information.

    3) Do you sometimes have a "gets-mo-ba-'di-ko-kasi-ma-explain eh-pero-gets-mo-na-ba-na-kase-ganoon-'yun" moment? My dream for perfect communication is that we could express everything in words easily, in a way that we can have a perfect word translation for anything under the sun, and that every word in each language has equivalents to other languages.

    Mutual mental telepathy is konda cool, too. :D

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 3:52 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    Whoops, typo. "kinda"

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 4:22 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. I agree with the previous comments of my classmates regarding instant messaging via text or e-mail. I thinks these activities show how communication could be done in just a snap. Even as the world changes the importance of dialogue still remains.Means of communicating could change and upgrade the values of sharing and transmitting information to one another is still very important.

    2. In my opinion dialogue is more important than dissemination because it encourages a more personal level of understanding. Unlike dissemination which can be reflected nowadays as "word of mouth" the communicator is not sure if someone would really bother to listen. By this the information is quite blurry. Dialogue, even if it takes a longer time is more substantial at the same time clear because two people can share something by means of exchange of ideas to the through the gift of language and power of words. I also pick transmission over ritual because it looks more simpler and logical. When somebody wants to send an information it is sent and received. I think using ritual is slower. Although rituals promote tradition and cultural importance, I think effective means communicating would be possibly effective merely by quick send and receive process of TRANSMISSION.

    3. My perfect idea of communication is the one with the use of perfect words that would not be taken offense by other parties involve. I want an honest communication, the one with no biases and racism. What I want is a type of communication which involve two mature being who get their points across without even fighting or arguingHowever, I think this DREAM is not that easy to achieve in our society today.

    Johanna Jean Ty
    3 AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 5:21 AM , Blogger luigiramirez said...

    1. For me, i agree with my other classmates. Text messaging and instant messaging is an appropriate media phenomenon to discuss. The recent advancement in technology has greatly helped people interact and communicate with one another. It is simple to understand and focuses media as dialogue.

    2. well clearly dialogue is more opinionated level of understanding. People prefer dialogue in order for them to connect on a deeper level with one another. transmission is direct to the point and is easier to understand.

    3. Perfect communication?..hmm everybody understanding one another clearly and freely. Each individual will be able to see one another with respect and care.

    Luis Ramirez "Luigi"

    II AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 5:21 AM , Blogger luigiramirez said...

    1. For me, i agree with my other classmates. Text messaging and instant messaging is an appropriate media phenomenon to discuss. The recent advancement in technology has greatly helped people interact and communicate with one another. It is simple to understand and focuses media as dialogue.

    2. well clearly dialogue is more opinionated level of understanding. People prefer dialogue in order for them to connect on a deeper level with one another. transmission is direct to the point and is easier to understand.

    3. Perfect communication?..hmm everybody understanding one another clearly and freely. Each individual will be able to see one another with respect and care.

    Luis Ramirez "Luigi"

    II AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 6:00 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    -A media phenomenon for me today to
    discuss is Blogging. Nowadays people use this as a means to communicate as well as to spread news faster and efficiently around the net. In the discussions it would be great to dissect what it means to Blog.
    -I basically like dialogue because it emphasizes what I have been brought up to believe in the power relationships.
    -Perfect communication for me is where one can talk freely and express oneself to other people without real persecution a communication system that both parties can understand one another.
    Cesar Vergara
    III AB-IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 6:03 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. We all know that text messaging is one example of media phenomenon because almost every one of us use this. Even children, as young as 10 years old, use this to communicate with other people. This is a form of dialogue becuase it is a one-to-one conversation. This can be used easily becuase it is accessible as long as we have a cellphone, load and signal. The disadvantage to this is there are times when we don't know if the person is sincere with what they text becuase we can't see their reaction while texting and while reading our reply.

    2. I prefer dialogue over dissemination. I chose dialogue because through this, we can interact with a person and get to know them better. We will be able to know their feelings and what they think about the things we say. We know if they agree or disagree. Unlike in dissemination wherein it is just one-way. Due to this being one-way, the receiver does not have the chance to calrify the things he/she does not understand thus, may lead to misunderstandings.

    I prefer transmission over ritual becuase in transimission, we receive the message clearly. Unlike in ritual, there is a chance that the meaning and purpose may be changed depending on the understanding of people receiving the message.

    3. My dream for perfect communication is that people will still have personal conversations, meaning face-to-face so that the sincerity stays. In addition to this, people have the ability to tell if the person they are talking to is telling the truth or not so that nobody can be cheated.


    Ariane Libongco
    II - AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 6:59 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. text messaging is a good media phenomenon. besides it being a tool of communication among people all over the world, it has become a habit for many people. however, because of the advances of our society today, the internet has become a better way for people to connect through web cams and instant message even texting a person through the internet. internet, although, is not accesible for many, text messaging, has become a more known media phenomenon.
    2. i prefer dialogue over dissemination. although we do want to spread and scatter messages in a bulk. dialogue is the best way to communicate to people not only does it include both sides but also it gives both time to be able to share more valuable things to each other and makes people understand each other more. ritual over transmission, although we transmit messages everyday to people. ritual is a good way of being able to share experiences, open yourself and communicate better to people. it adds more meaning to the message.
    3. perfect communication for me is when people can just talk freely, where people can just express themselves without anyone judging you. where you walk around the streets and talk to a stranger without even thinking if the person is going to do something to you. it is where you talk and also listen, where's there's a balance. this is more effective if it is personal communication.

    Anna Zavalla
    III AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 7:36 AM , Blogger Unknown said...

    1) Aside from text messaging, I think that the internet is a huge media phenomenon in the world today. People can now communicate, share information, connect with others on the other side of the globe, all in the click of a button. Dialogue, which used to be limited to face to face communication, can now be done just as effectively over the internet, via instant messaging, webcams, Skype, blogs, even sites such as Facebook or Multiply. This blog is an example of how homework is now submitted online, as opposed to conventional typewritten submissions, which is a form of communication as transmission. Also, so many online communities are created from all sorts of roleplaying games such as Ragnarok or Dota. Friendster, Facebook, Multiply are also venues wherein people reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and strengthen relationships. These can be seen as examples of communication via the internet as ritual, since it has become very much a part of the daily lives and culture of people with shared interests and beliefs.

    2) Dialogue, for me, is a more effective way of communicating with other people simply because it is a two way thing. Both parties are having their voices, opinions, and ideas heard, as opposed to dissemination, wherein one party talks, and the other listens. Transmission is a big part of our relationships with others, because ideas and information is shared. Ritual, on the other hand, like what the others said, is more meaningful because it pertains to communities and relationships formed from shared beliefs and similar cultures.

    3) What is YOUR dream for perfect communication?
    Perfect communication for me would be clear, conflict-free ways of relating and communicating with others. If there could only be a way in which we can articulate clearly and honestly what we want to say, without worrying about standards, or biases and preconceived notions and being able to really listen to what others have to say as well.

    Gaby Alegre
    II AB IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 8:50 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. I agree with my classmates. Text messaging and instant messaging are great media phenomenons. These are means of communication we use often to the point that they have become a necessity. However, if I must chose one media phenomenon, I then chose the ability of the internet to upload photos. Now, anyone can upload photos on the internet. We can share them with others through e-mail, multiply, photobucket, etc. As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Instead of updating relatives abroad through long letters via e-mail, you can send them pictures.

    2. I value dissemination over dialogue. Though dialogue is more personal, dissemination allows you to communicate to more people. As far as transmission and ritual go, I prefer transmission. You have an idea of what to expect from a ritual. In transmission, like Marvin Reyes said, every message sent and received has meaning.

    3. I agree with everyone's answers for number three. However, everyone seems to have the same answer. I'll dare to be different even if others may see my idea as shallow. As we all know, cell phones have become a necessity. My idea of perfect communication is cellphone signal everywhere. There are places where there are no signal, such as certain provinces and places underground. There are also many places where the signal is weak, like certain provinces, malls, or even rooms which are above ground level.

    Isabela Romualdez
    2 AB-IS

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 8:52 AM , Blogger gem flores said...

    1. One rampant media phenomenon nowadays is the prescence of online social-networking/social-building sites. Friendster,multiply,facebook, and the list goes on. Sites like these have been spreading like wildfire throughout each passing year. I can't say I'm not affected since I AM a patronizer of all three sites (hehe). I do find social-networking sites a helpful and valuable tool. They enable me to connect (and reconnect) with the people around me, by means of allowing me to keep in contact with the people I care about, especially those whom I don't see on a regular basis. But aside from this advantage, another thing that I love (and sometimes hate) about social-networking sites is how they allow you,as an individual, to express yourself freely. They give you the freedom to portray who you are or who you want to be, allowing you to establish this identity of yourself, that of which you want people to 'see'. This,of course, depends on what YOU want them to see, so it can both be a good thing or a bad thing. Some people tend to 'pretend' when they're online,that's why. Probably as a form of 'escapism' or some crisis they have with their own identity. Who knows. This is when communication as transmission comes in. 'Who says what to whom, and with what effect?' Communication as breakdown can be realized too. 'We should let the OTHER explode in the media.'

    2. I think I prefer dialogue over dissemination, because through dialogue, communication becomes a two-way street. Opinions are shared,discussed, and sometimes even argued upon, but nonetheless, both parties become an active part of the matter. There is a reciprocal exchange that takes place, making both parties involved feel 'good' about themselves (because each has had his/her own say).
    I say I prefer ritual over transmission, because although transmission is a means of getting more straight to the point, communication as ritual is actually the thing which connects and bonds communicators (people) together. There's just something about that sense of community,of oneness, and of belonging that somehow draws me into it more than anything.

    3. My dream for perfect communication is for all of us to recognize and celebrate each of our differences in opinion, differences which reflect who we are as individuals. To be able to understand that one's opinion is different from the rest, and to be able to accept this newfound understanding by taking delight in each of our differences. That,I believe, can really make the world a better place. :)

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 8:55 AM , Blogger gem flores said...

    - Gloria Margarita Flores
    II AB IS
    (wooops. sorry I forgot.) :)

     

  • At June 23, 2008 at 8:58 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. I agree with Spanky. Text messaging has made connecting with others easier. The cellphone has turned into some sort of safety thing. It's like when you don't have it or it dies on you, the whole world crashes and you can't really function anymore.

    When I was in prep, i remember not having a phone and surviving. These days, kids learn to text message even before they can actually spell right. Whats more fascinating is that they're given not just ordinary phones. I've seen gradeschoolers who had iphones.

    2. I prefer dialogue. I guess it's becuase it has a more personal and casual feel. It's more 'intimate'. It's not just a standard procedure. It gives the two parties a chance to share something more than information. Ritual is not done just out of habit. There is meaning behind every action. Although at times it may seem that it just looks like a habit, there is real meaning behind it.


    3. When the right tone and emotion intertwine with the right words.
    When girls say yes and mean yes, the world will have perfect communication. I'd kill to live to see that day.

    Enrico 'kix! kix! kix!' Suarez
    III AB IS

     

  • At June 25, 2008 at 4:50 AM , Blogger lianness said...

    ->nowadays, online games is a popular way of communication in the gaming community. In this virtual world, the people can chat with one another (similar to how YM works) through their characters. It's a way of meeting and mingling with people who share the same interests as you. And belive it or not, some even advertise saying that they need textmates, "kausap", boyfriend or girlfriend.

    ->i prefer dialogue over dissemination because it's more personal. You get to know more about the person you're speaking with and vice versa- you're trying to get through to that person. And because of this, dialoge will have more influence that dissemination. For me, there should be a balance between ritual and transmission. there should be a balance between the personal and the not so personal when it comes to things like this (communication). Rituals are realated to religion and sometimes, religion bounds its believers to their faith. Some can't accept what's happening to the world. Sometimes, they tend to have biases on issues and subject matters. that's why transmission is needed to balance this out since what was said earlier, it's less personal.

    ->my dream for perfect communication:
    -there's signal everywhere
    -no more wire tapping
    -mental telepathy/ESP...
    -free call & text messaging
    -hologram phones
    -etc
    ...there's so much stuff to say still, nothing beats the old-fashioned way of communication: speaking to the person personally, face-to-face. :D

     

  • At June 25, 2008 at 4:52 AM , Blogger lianness said...

    this is Lian Cortez
    II AB IS :)

     

  • At June 25, 2008 at 7:39 AM , Blogger Ira G. said...

    1) Discuss one specific media phenomenon of your choice using the different models of communication.

    - I think, like what the others have stated above that text messaging is probably the best example of a media phenomenon to discuss using the different models of communication. It is a form of transmission because like what is stated in Shannon's theory that the information comes from a certain source, in this case, from the cellphone of the person typing the message. The message then journeys through the sattelite network and reaches it's destination when the recipient reads the message. It can also be best explained using the model of dissemination for unlike dialogue it is not a soul-to-soul kind of communication. It is not personal and it can be open to all and not just one specific person.


    2) Why or how do you privilege dialogue over dissemination? Transmission over ritual?

    -I prefer dialogue over dissemination simply because it is more personal. This way you can hear how the person says things and see the expression of their faces as oposed by text messaging for example which is more of a form of dissemination. In dissemination, the information is for a group of people unlike dialogue wherein you can converse about things in your own pace.

    I prefer transmission over ritual because it is more precise and straight to the point. In ritual, you are not always sure of why things are such, you can aslo be affected by your culture, etc. so it is very unsure.

    3) What is YOUR dream for perfect communication?

    -My dream of a perfect communication would be the use of all the different models, to strangthen each towards the achievement of a clear and precise point. For people to be able to use whichever type of communication they want, as long as it helps them get their thoughts & opinions out in the open for open discussion & crtique. Also, that people be open-minded in doing so and respect the wishes of others. :)

    Ira Guevarra
    II AB IS

     

  • At June 25, 2008 at 6:14 PM , Blogger Diorella said...

    1.) I would also like to talk about Text Messaging as one media phenomenon. Today, the use of cell phones has become a necessity already. People use it for different purposes. I believe that Text Messaging is a great invention as a means of communication. It is very convenient to use. With just few clicks, one can send his message to another even if they are miles away from each other. Aside from that, it is also very affordable. Cell phones are very cheap these days and it also takes just a few coins to reload and maintain a balance. Text Messaging has really captured our country. It is no wonder we’re called the Text Capital of the World. Even the unfortunate people are updated with these. They even spend money on reloading rather than saving it for their basic needs.
    I think it’s just hard to imagine life without cell phones again!

    2.) I prefer dialogue over dissemination because communication, in this way, is more personal. There is a room for exchange of thoughts and ideas. I think dissemination doesn’t give assurance that the message will really be addressed. I prefer ritual than transmission because it is a way of uniting everyone. There’s a sense of community.

    3.) My dream for perfect communication is just basically the use of whatever medium we have as long as it is used in the right way!

    Diorella Ann B. Agoncillo
    II- AB IS

     

  • At July 2, 2008 at 2:29 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1) I am grateful for the internet phenomenon. I lived in the U.S. for quite a long time in various cities. Coming back to Manila, I felt it was important to keep in close touch with friends, people who I established connections with along the way. The internet has made way for this, enabled me to do this. It's really fascinating- because you really can never be that far away or too distant from someone, except in the physical sense.
    2) I am a dialogue person. I'm all for one on one interaction and being able to connect that way. Dissemination, however, I also find very powerful. I tend to also see the dialogue aspect in dissemination. In a blog that is personal for example, someone is sharing their thoughts and feelings, perhaps intending it for a specific group or person. I find that dissemination made personal can also be very powerful.
    3)My dream of perfect communication would really be just for people to go back to the basics of interacting with one another. We're really so inhibited nowadays as a society. It's evident in our physical life as well as in the way we speak. We worry more about semantics or the way something is said so much that we don't end up saying what we want to. I think that's where it should begin.

    Jaime Barcelon
    2 AB IS

     

  • At August 28, 2008 at 5:31 AM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

    1. For me, the emergence of mobile phones has become the most rampant media phenomenon of all media phenomenon. It is handy and convenient for people who are traveling and to those who have no access to the internet. Because of these features, mobile phones became so popular that it is somehow unusual to see someone without one. Adding to that, in this time, the need of having a phone because of communicating purposes has now become a want because of the installation of other features such as cameras, internet, 3g’s and the like.
    2. I prefer dialogue and ritual over dissemination and transmission because it is more personal just like what the others said and because it makes things clearer to both people who are conversing. Uhm, like my dad, he hates it when people text him information about important things rather than telling it to him directly, not only because he has a hard time reading the messages because of his poor eyesight but because it is clearer when it is explained to him personally where he can also interrupt and ask questions because texting takes much more time and effort. Haha.
    3. My idea of a perfect communication is also a face to face kind wherein they can say ANYTHING they want, may it be positive or not as long as the other person tells it in a nice way and where the person being talked to is open, patient and understanding enough.

    Andrea Bautista
    2 AB IS

     

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