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What characterizes a primary oral culture?
What characterizes a primary oral culture?
- It actively uses electronic media for communication.
- It is advanced in print media techniques.
- It has a basic understanding of writing.
- It completely lacks knowledge of writing. (correct)
Which statement reflects the diachronic study of orality and literacy?
Which statement reflects the diachronic study of orality and literacy?
- It suggests that oral communication is less significant than written communication.
- It considers the evolution from oral to electronic cultures over time. (correct)
- It focuses solely on the present state of oral culture.
- It emphasizes the importance of printed texts only.
What role do media play in the context of new literacies?
What role do media play in the context of new literacies?
- They are limited to printed materials.
- They are irrelevant to the understanding of communication.
- They serve as tools of inscription. (correct)
- They primarily focus on oral communication.
According to the discussion of communication, what does the process involve?
According to the discussion of communication, what does the process involve?
Which of the following describes 'technologizing of the word'?
Which of the following describes 'technologizing of the word'?
How do Homer and television relate in a diachronic framework?
How do Homer and television relate in a diachronic framework?
What is the main objective when applying a dialogic perspective on communication?
What is the main objective when applying a dialogic perspective on communication?
What does the study of synchronic language focus on?
What does the study of synchronic language focus on?
What is argued to be non-existent without meaning?
What is argued to be non-existent without meaning?
Which communication era ended due to the need for accounting assets in agrarian settlements?
Which communication era ended due to the need for accounting assets in agrarian settlements?
What was a major mode of communication during the exclusively oral system?
What was a major mode of communication during the exclusively oral system?
What characteristic is associated with the early handwritten books before the printing press?
What characteristic is associated with the early handwritten books before the printing press?
What transformation did communication undergo due to the invention of the printing press?
What transformation did communication undergo due to the invention of the printing press?
How did the Renaissance Period influence communication?
How did the Renaissance Period influence communication?
What helped people in the exclusively oral system of communication to understand complex ideas?
What helped people in the exclusively oral system of communication to understand complex ideas?
Which factor was a significant reason for the evolution of communication history?
Which factor was a significant reason for the evolution of communication history?
What role does language play in culture, according to the information provided?
What role does language play in culture, according to the information provided?
How did the advent of writing technologies change storytelling?
How did the advent of writing technologies change storytelling?
What is suggested about the relationship between media and culture?
What is suggested about the relationship between media and culture?
What ethical dimension is highlighted in the creation of culture?
What ethical dimension is highlighted in the creation of culture?
What does the development of modern writing enable according to the information given?
What does the development of modern writing enable according to the information given?
Which statement best reflects the impact of storytelling on culture?
Which statement best reflects the impact of storytelling on culture?
In what way can power shift in the context of storytelling and media?
In what way can power shift in the context of storytelling and media?
What is the implication of accessibility to mediated means of communication?
What is the implication of accessibility to mediated means of communication?
What does the dialogic approach emphasize in the context of orality and literacy?
What does the dialogic approach emphasize in the context of orality and literacy?
According to the content, how do oral and literate cultures inform each other?
According to the content, how do oral and literate cultures inform each other?
What aspect of communication does the content primarily explore?
What aspect of communication does the content primarily explore?
What historical aspect is emphasized in understanding orality and literacy?
What historical aspect is emphasized in understanding orality and literacy?
What term describes the blending of traditional and new media?
What term describes the blending of traditional and new media?
What does Ong suggest is essential when comparing oral and literate cultures?
What does Ong suggest is essential when comparing oral and literate cultures?
What cultural aspect is significantly influenced by the evolution of media?
What cultural aspect is significantly influenced by the evolution of media?
What is primarily explored as a critical perspective in communication studies?
What is primarily explored as a critical perspective in communication studies?
What invention significantly impacted long-distance communication during the 1800s?
What invention significantly impacted long-distance communication during the 1800s?
Which statement accurately describes the primary change in letter-writing due to technological advancements?
Which statement accurately describes the primary change in letter-writing due to technological advancements?
How did high-speed presses contribute to newspaper distribution?
How did high-speed presses contribute to newspaper distribution?
Which technological innovation marked the beginning of commercial broadcasting?
Which technological innovation marked the beginning of commercial broadcasting?
What was a significant outcome of the digital era in the 21st century regarding communication?
What was a significant outcome of the digital era in the 21st century regarding communication?
What was a primary focus of books and human consciousness during the Middle Ages?
What was a primary focus of books and human consciousness during the Middle Ages?
Which invention made its official debut at the 1939 New York World’s Fair?
Which invention made its official debut at the 1939 New York World’s Fair?
What was one effect of the post-war era on mass media?
What was one effect of the post-war era on mass media?
Study Notes
The Evolution of Communication: Exploring the Orality-Literacy Dialogue
- Early Communication: Humanity’s early communication was purely oral, relying heavily on memorized chants, mythologies, and mnemonic formulas for understanding.
- Oral Communication Characteristics: Oral communication was limited to the immediate environment and was heavily reliant on gestures for information transfer.
- Emergence of Literacy: Development of drawing and writing marked the transition from oral to literate storytelling.
- The Age of Print: The invention of the printing press in the late 13th century revolutionized storytelling.
- Dissemination of Knowledge: The printing press facilitated the production and accessibility of secular books, leading to a greater dissemination of knowledge.
- The Renaissance Period (14th-17th century): The Renaissance brought about technological advancements that would continue to transform communication.
- Long-Distance Communication: The 18th century saw the invention of the steam engine, which led to improved postal services and the rise of letter writing.
- The Age of Mass Media: The 19th century witnessed advancements in long distance communication, including the electric telegraph and the telephone.
- The Post-War Era (1920s-1970s): The post-war era saw the rise of commercial broadcasting, television, and the cell phone, all of which contributed to the increasing consumption of mass media.
- The Digital Era (21st century): The internet and mobile devices revolutionized communication, providing instant access to information and connecting individuals across vast distances.
- Globalization: Digital communication has fostered a globalized culture, expanding people’s perception of the world.
From Orality to New Media: A Changing Landscape
- Dialogic Perspective: This module emphasizes a dialogic approach to studying communication, acknowledging the interconnectedness between oral, literate, traditional, and new media forms.
- Orality Informs Literacy, and Vice Versa: The development of written communication did not erase oral traditions; instead, the two continue to influence one another.
- Media Convergence: Traditional media forms have evolved into new media forms, facilitated by technological advancements.
- Cultural Shaping: Communication plays a crucial role in shaping culture and society.
- Power Dynamics in Communication: Access to communication media enables individuals to spread information and influence wider audiences, which can lead to shifts in power dynamics.
- The Importance of Ethics: It is crucial to consider the ethical implications of communication in shaping culture, as the power to influence communities and societies can be significant.
Key Figures and Concepts
- Walter Ong: A key theorist who explores the dialogic relationship between orality and literacy.
- Ferdinand de Saussure: His concept of "language as a system" emphasizes the influence of language on our understanding of reality.
- James Carey: His views on communication are often referred to as a "cultural approach," looking at how communication shapes and reinforces cultural values.
- Media Convergence: The blurring of boundaries between traditional and new media forms.
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This quiz explores the historical progression from oral to written communication. It covers key milestones, including the emergence of literacy and the impact of the printing press. Test your knowledge on how these transformations shaped storytelling and the dissemination of knowledge.
