This subcategory is for sites pertaining to the study of human communication and understanding. This field focuses on content and process of interaction, primarily among humans.
Communication study consists of several subdisciplines. Some classify by the number of interactors: intrapersonal, interpersonal, small group, mass communication. Some classify by the type of interaction or problems inherent: intercultural, mediated, political, religious, organizational. Some classify according to the factors of interaction: rhetoric, language, semiotics, perception, cognition.
Links to resources and definitions related primarily to semiotics, interpersonal communication, organizational communication, health communication, and nonverbal communication. From Governor's State University. www.govst.edu/commcentral
Tutorials, study questions, glossary, and citations facilitate secondary or undergraduate learning about communication theory. Whole site is searchable. www.rdillman.com/HFCL/nexus.html
Guide to print and electronic resources in intercultural, interpersonal,small group, organizational, and mass communication as well as the theory, psychology, and technology of communication. Prepared by the University of New Mexico Library. www.unm.edu/~emmons/communications.html
The impact of new technologies on reading, writing, scientific communication and publishing. Features ten target-papers and discussions [in english, french and italian]. www.text-e.org
Interactive educational site discusses changes in communication technology, from hieroglyphics to the printing press to the Web. library.thinkquest.org/26451
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