How does a nominalist see the world?

A nominalist will view the world subjectively. They claim that everything outside of one's own cognition is simply names and labels.

How do social constructionists view the world?

Social constructionists are essentially the bridge between realists and nominalists. They claim reality is what we create together.

What is the most contested scientific discipline?

Communication has a history of contestation that dates back to the time of the Socratic dialogues. Aristotle has addressed the problem of communication as well as many involved in humanistic and rhetorical theory. In modern times scientific methodologies such as psychology, sociology and linguists have began to address communication.

What is Lasswell's maxim?

As a means of defining the field of communication theory, Lasswell said, " who says what to whom in what channel with what effect."

How many traditions are there in communication theory?

There are 7 communication theory traditions:


1. Rhetorical - practical art of discourse

2. Semiotic – intersubjective mediation through signs in order to mediate between different perspectives

3. Phenomenological - experience of otherness, dialogue

4. Cybernetic - information processing and explains how all kinds of complex systems, whether living or nonliving, macro or micro, are able to function, and why
they often malfunction

5. Sociopsychological - expression, interaction and influence

6. Critical - discursive reflection

7. Sociocultural - reproduction of social order

What part of the university is Communication Studies considered part of?

It really depends on the type of institution and type of degree. Since Communication Studies is so inter-disciplinary, it could well be considered part of engineering, architecture, mathematics, sociology or even computer science.

Are there any sub-disciplines of Communication Studies?

Yes, there are currently 9 recognized disciplines. They include: Communication and Technology, Mass Communication, Organizational, Political, Rhetorical, Intercultural-International, Interpersonal-small group, and Health.

What is Communication Studies?

In a university setting: Communication studies is the study of communication. Sometimes it is referred to as the sharing of symbols over distances in space and time.
What types of programs incorporate Communication Studies?

Communication Studies can be found in film, journalism, advertising, public relations, and many more.

What part of the college is Communication Studies considered part of?

It really depends on the type of institution and type of degree. Since it is so inter-disciplinary, it could well be considered part of engineering, architecture, mathematics, sociology or even computer science.

What types of programs incorporate Communication Studies?

Communication Studies can be found in film, journalism, advertising, public relations, and many more.

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Who is Amos Edward Joel?

In 1972, he acquired patent 3,663,762. While at Bell Labs, Mr. Joel created a high capacity cellular mobile communication system arranged to establish and maintain continuity of communication paths to mobile stations passing from the coverage of one radio transmitter into the coverage of another radio transmitter.

A control center determines mobile station locations and enables a switching center to control dual access trunk circuitry to transfer an existing mobile station communication path from a formerly occupied cell to a new cell location. The switching center subsequently enables the dual access trunk to release the call connection to the formerly occupied cell.

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Fiber Optic Cable

Fibre Optic Cables function as a light guide, guiding the light introduced at one end through to the other end.
The light source can either be a light-emitting diode or a laser.

The light source is pulsed on and then off and a receiver, which is light-sensitive, on the other end of the cable converts the pulses back into the digital ones and zeros.

Even laser light shining through fiber is subject to loss of strength.

The faster the laser fluctuates, the greater the dispersion.

In a situation where disperssion is to great, repeaters may be necessary to refresh the signal.

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