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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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