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Which of the following best defines communication studies?
Which of the following best defines communication studies?
- The study of media and technology
- The study of social interactions
- The study of communication in different cultures
- The study of human communication and behavior (correct)
What is the primary focus of scholarly communication theorists?
What is the primary focus of scholarly communication theorists?
- Developing a body of knowledge encompassing various topics
- Examining statistics to substantiate claims
- Refining the theoretical understanding of communication (correct)
- Analyzing face-to-face conversations
How does communication enable individuals or groups?
How does communication enable individuals or groups?
- To persuade
- To seek information
- To give information
- All of the above (correct)
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Defining Communication Studies
- Communication studies is the academic discipline that deals with the study of how people generate, process, and negotiate meaning.
Focus of Scholarly Communication Theorists
- The primary focus of scholarly communication theorists is to understand how people create, negotiate, and manage meaning through symbolic expression.
Enabling Individuals or Groups
- Communication enables individuals or groups to share knowledge, coordinate actions, and form social bonds.
- It allows individuals to express their thoughts, feelings, and desires, and to develop and maintain relationships.
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