CYB113 Living in a Media World Review

Vocabulary flashcards based on key concepts from the CYB113 Living in a Media World lecture.

Communicator

The individual or entity that sends a message in the communication process.

Medium

The channel through which a message is transmitted from the communicator to the receiver.

Receiver

The individual or group that receives and interprets the message.

Hegemony

The dominant influence or control over a particular set of ideas, practices, or cultural norms.

Mass Media

Forms of communication that reach a large audience, such as television, radio, and print.

Digital Era

The period characterized by the transition from traditional mass media to digital communication technologies.

Communication

The process of sending, receiving, and interpreting messages.

Ideological Assumptions

Beliefs that reflect the values and norms of a culture, which can shift over time.

Power in Communication

The ability to influence or control how messages are created and understood.

Professional Communication

The practice of conveying information effectively in a business or organizational context.