Search for dissertations about: "communication theory"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 672 swedish dissertations containing the words communication theory.
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1. Communication as structuration : Viewing learning through the lens of communication
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
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2. The kaleidoscope of communication : Different perspectives on communication involving children with severe multiple disabilities
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
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3. Strategic communication at the organizational frontline : Towards a better understanding of employees as communicators
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
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4. Globalization, Justice, and Communication : A Critical Study of Global 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
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5. Show me love : Emergent strategic communication practices and fan engagement within the popular music industry
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