Introduction to Media Studies Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture notes on media studies, including definitions, theories, and relevant figures.

What is commonly desired regarding technology by users, according to the lecture notes?

Users typically want their technology to be a 'black box', meaning they prefer not to be bothered with its adjustments or inner workings.

What does claiming that urban population density drew the elevator into existence exemplify?

This exemplifies a technological determinist analysis.

According to John Durham Peters, what are the three components of a medium's 'triad'?

The 'triad' consists of the what, the how, and the who.

What media concept is illustrated by the evolution of radio despite its continued naming?

This is an example of the Ship of Theseus concept.

Which indefinite address does John Durham Peters claim is most characteristic of broadcasting?

The most characteristic indefinite address of broadcasting is 'to all'.

Who is the author of the text discussing the early emergence of the public sphere?

The author is Jurgen Habermas.

In Habermas's text, what does the passage primarily describe about the public sphere?

The passage describes the early emergence of the public sphere as people began to engage more freely in discussions and censure the state.

In the excerpt from Plato's The Phaedrus, what type of media is the author arguing in support of?

The author is arguing in support of orality.

According to Madeleine Akrich’s concept of script theory, what does skeuomorphism refer to?

Skeuomorphism refers to design elements that carry forward familiar scripts of use from an older technology to a newer one.

How is the term palimpsest generally defined in the lecture notes?

A palimpsest is defined as a surface that is erased and written on again or as the commingling of old and new technologies.

What are the four different senses of the word 'public' as discussed in Habermas's text?

1. Openness 2. The state or public sector 3. Official events like state funerals 4. A group of people with shared opinions.

How does Habermas define the term 'public sphere'?

Habermas defines the public sphere as 'the private people, come together to form a public.' It serves to judge and hold accountable the public sector.