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What is the principal objective of the course?
What is the principal objective of the course?
- To explore the history of traditional media
- To analyze the impact of social media on society
- To understand human communication methods (correct)
- To examine the technological advancements in media
What type of media is primarily compared to digital media in the introduction?
What type of media is primarily compared to digital media in the introduction?
- Social media
- Print media (correct)
- Radio and television
- Electronic media
Which technological change has significantly affected the recording of human ideas?
Which technological change has significantly affected the recording of human ideas?
- From print to electronic books
- From analog to digital devices (correct)
- From manual to mechanical methods
- From radio to television
What historical shift is mentioned as having occurred in Europe 5 to 600 years ago?
What historical shift is mentioned as having occurred in Europe 5 to 600 years ago?
Which of the following forms of recording was NOT mentioned as previously mechanical?
Which of the following forms of recording was NOT mentioned as previously mechanical?
What was a significant development in human communication prior to written language?
What was a significant development in human communication prior to written language?
Which of the following is NOT a potential area of change due to digital media?
Which of the following is NOT a potential area of change due to digital media?
Why did the need for portable communication arise in human societies?
Why did the need for portable communication arise in human societies?
What does the course suggest about the relationship between traditional media and digital media?
What does the course suggest about the relationship between traditional media and digital media?
Which of the following is NOT an example of early communication methods mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT an example of early communication methods mentioned?
What was a limitation of using stone tablets for communication?
What was a limitation of using stone tablets for communication?
Before digital media, how were ideas primarily recorded?
Before digital media, how were ideas primarily recorded?
How did the recording of writing change after its invention?
How did the recording of writing change after its invention?
Which artifact is cited as an example of an early method of communication through inscriptions?
Which artifact is cited as an example of an early method of communication through inscriptions?
What primarily prompted the transition from heavy communication mediums to lighter, more portable options?
What primarily prompted the transition from heavy communication mediums to lighter, more portable options?
Which of the following served as a means of recording that could be either sun-dried or fired?
Which of the following served as a means of recording that could be either sun-dried or fired?
What is one characteristic of stone inscriptions mentioned in relation to reusability?
What is one characteristic of stone inscriptions mentioned in relation to reusability?
What innovation allowed for the creation of reusable tablets?
What innovation allowed for the creation of reusable tablets?
What was a significant development in the evolution of the codex after the invention of printing?
What was a significant development in the evolution of the codex after the invention of printing?
In the context of hypertext, what does 'markup language' refer to?
In the context of hypertext, what does 'markup language' refer to?
What links different parts of text in hypertext format?
What links different parts of text in hypertext format?
What describes the primary function of the display device in hypertext?
What describes the primary function of the display device in hypertext?
What physical object served as an early form of the codex before the advent of paper?
What physical object served as an early form of the codex before the advent of paper?
How does hypertext differ from traditional codex formats?
How does hypertext differ from traditional codex formats?
What was a key advantage of using clay tablets for recording economic activities?
What was a key advantage of using clay tablets for recording economic activities?
How does a codex differ from a scroll in terms of usability?
How does a codex differ from a scroll in terms of usability?
What was an alternative method of recording ideas used by the Aztec civilization?
What was an alternative method of recording ideas used by the Aztec civilization?
What is one method of communication mentioned that was used across distances?
What is one method of communication mentioned that was used across distances?
Which feature of scrolls made them cumbersome to use?
Which feature of scrolls made them cumbersome to use?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a codex?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a codex?
What relationship is emphasized in the study of forms of communication?
What relationship is emphasized in the study of forms of communication?
What role does the material used for writing play according to the content?
What role does the material used for writing play according to the content?
What does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for?
What does the acronym WYSIWYG stand for?
What is markup language primarily used for in digital documents?
What is markup language primarily used for in digital documents?
Which of the following best describes the implications of WYSIWYG technology?
Which of the following best describes the implications of WYSIWYG technology?
Who is noted for foreseeing the changes brought about by digital media?
Who is noted for foreseeing the changes brought about by digital media?
In what order will the course material progress?
In what order will the course material progress?
What is one of the social implications of using markup language in hypertext documents?
What is one of the social implications of using markup language in hypertext documents?
Which media integration is considered unthinkable in traditional books but possible through markup language?
Which media integration is considered unthinkable in traditional books but possible through markup language?
What primarily distinguishes the digital world from earlier forms of media?
What primarily distinguishes the digital world from earlier forms of media?
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Study Notes
Introduction to the Course: Text, Textuality, and Digital Media
- This course will explore how humans have communicated throughout history.
- It will examine the relationship between traditional and digital media.
- The course will argue that the shift from manual to mechanical to digital forms of communication creates significant changes within human life, society, politics, and international politics.
- The course will analyze the evolution of technologies of communication from oral traditions to the modern digital age.
Key Historical Shifts and Technological Advancements
- The discovery of the printing press around 5-600 years ago in Europe marked a significant shift from manual to mechanical reproduction of texts.
- This transition resulted in widespread change in human interactions, societies, politics, and economics.
- Prior to the printing press, methods of recording text were manual, such as cave paintings, stone inscriptions, and clay tablets.
- The invention of the writing system allowed communication to become portable, as stone tablets were difficult to carry.
- Clay tablets, scrolls, and papyrus became essential forms of recording and transmitting information, as they were more portable than earlier methods.
- Cultures developed various strategies for recording information, including knot tying and fire/smoke signals.
- The invention of the codex, a bound book, made information easier to access and read compared to scrolls.
- Wax tablets were developed as a reusable form of recording information, which could then be assembled into a codex.
- The advent of printing led to advancements in bookbinding, paper cutting, and printing technology.
Digital Media and Hypertext
- Hypertext, a digital form of text, allows for links between different parts of the text, creating a non-linear reading experience.
- Unlike traditional formats, digital text is stored as a markup language, such as XML or HTML, and not as a direct representation of what the user sees on the screen.
- This allows for integration of various media within digital texts, such as videos, audios, and other digital content.
- This has revolutionized the way we consume information and interact with digital media, leading to new experiences and challenges.
Marshall McLuhan and the Digital Age
- The course will begin with two essays by Marshall McLuhan, a media theorist who predicted the impact of digital media.
- He identified key issues surrounding these technological changes and their impact on society.
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