Search for dissertations about: "communication theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 672 swedish dissertations containing the words communication theory.

  1. 1. Communication as structuration : Viewing learning through the lens of communication

    Author : Cynthia Jimes; Lowe Hedman; Peder Hård af Segerstad; Bengt-Åke Gustafsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Media and communication studies; organizational communication; organizational learning; structure; agency; texts; conversations; structuration; discursive communication theory; sociocultural learning theory; theoretical study; abduction; business processes; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Media and communication studies; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Media and Communication Studies;

    Abstract : This dissertation is about enlightening the relationship between organizational communication and learning. In doing so, I explore and build upon existing theories that address the relationship from a structuration perspective. Specifically, I turn to discursive communication theory and sociocultural learning theory. READ MORE

  2. 2. The kaleidoscope of communication : Different perspectives on communication involving children with severe multiple disabilities

    Author : Cecilia Olsson; Siv Fischbein; Mats Granlund; Juliet Goldbart; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; dyadic interaction; pre-symbolic communication; multiple disabilities; system theory; communication process; communication models; Education; Pedagogik;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of six publications presenting a theoretical framework, a methodological proposal and three empirical studies. The aim of the work is; to gain knowledge on how children with severe multiple disabilities communicate with their caregivers, to analyse how different research strategies can add knowledge from different perspectives on communication, and to develop models for analysing and describing the dyadic interaction. READ MORE

  3. 3. Strategic communication at the organizational frontline : Towards a better understanding of employees as communicators

    Author : Rickard Andersson; Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; employees as communicators; communication role; communication responsibility; communicative practice; employee communication; brand ambassadorship; strategy as discourse;

    Abstract : The idea of employees as important (strategic) communicators has emerged in both strategic communication theory and practice during the 21st century. Researchers increasingly urge managers to consider employees as important communicators, and employees’ communication role is increasingly formalized as organizations explicate the importance of all employees taking responsibility for communication in strategies and policies. READ MORE

  4. 4. Globalization, Justice, and Communication : A Critical Study of Global Ethics

    Author : Jenny Ehnberg; Elena Namli; Carl-Henric Grenholm; Tina Beattie; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; global ethics; globalization; ethical theory; normative ethics; human rights; global justice; discourse ethics; universalism; contextualism; moral pluralism; communication; capabilities approach; M.C Nussbaum; S. Benhabib; D. Hollenbach; W. Schweiker; Etik; Ethics;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to seek to an answer to the question of what constitutes a tenable model for global ethics. This is done in part by a critical engagement with four different models of global ethics; two proposals from political philosophy and two contributions from theological ethics. READ MORE

  5. 5. Show me love : Emergent strategic communication practices and fan engagement within the popular music industry

    Author : Jessica Edlom; Karin Fast; Michael Karlsson; Lee Edwards; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; agility; audience engagement; branding; co-creation; communication management; engagement; fandom; liquid; music industry; participation; practice theory; strategic communication; structuration theory; Media and Communication Studies; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap;

    Abstract : This thesis studies how the music industry’s strategic communication practices interplay with and steer audience and fan engagement. Relationships with, and expectations on, “active”, “prosuming” or “co-creative” music audiences make it imperative for communication practitioners to produce engagement. READ MORE