scholarly journals 40 Readings for Sociology of Communication

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederic Guerrero-Sole
Keyword(s):  
Sociology Of Communication

scholarly journals Communication & Society: A Critical Political Economy Perspective

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 357-405
Author(s):  
Horst Holzer
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Political Economy ◽  
English Translation ◽  
Communication Studies ◽  
Critical Sociology ◽  
Social Forms ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Sociology Of Communication ◽  
Media And Communication ◽  
The Relationship

This paper presents the English translation of one of Horst Holzer’s works on communication and society. Holzer elaborates foundations of a critical sociology of communication(s) that studies the relationship of communication and society based on the approach of critical political economy. He shows that such an approach relates communication and production, communication and capitalism; communication, ideology and fetishism; and situates communication in the context of social struggles for alternatives to capitalist social forms. The paper is followed by a postface in which Christian Fuchs contemplates why Holzer’s approach has been largely “forgotten” in the German social sciences and media and communication studies, in turn stressing the continued relevance of Holzer’s theory today.

scholarly journals FAKE NEWS AND THE RITUALISATION OF THE SELF

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-121
Author(s):  
ELENI KARAS
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
The Self ◽  
Existential Philosophy ◽  
Global Level ◽  
Fake News ◽  
False Information ◽  
The Public ◽  
Political Reality ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Sociology Of Communication

Two hundred years have passed since the question of subjectivity (re-interpreted through Kierkegaard’s existentialism) became central in modern philosophy. Over these two centuries, multiple theories addressed and questioned the borders between authentic subjectivity and an internalized panopticon of the hegemonic views that dominate the subject. Nevertheless, they still have to be definitively defined. As we may try to point Fake News (FN) is an opponent to subjectivity, and yet it comes from the subject. FN is the intentional spreading through new technologies of false information on a global level by subjects that use social media, a process influencing not only the sense of socio-political reality but also the concept of identity. Identities (personal or collective) are in general the combination of the socially determined understanding of ‘who I am’ and the socially and psychologically influenced ‘mental model’ of ‘what the world - and the self within it - should be’, all expressed and produced under the fundamental influence of our idiosyncratic characteristics. One of the fields that all these factors meet and interact is the new mediated environment where almost everyone can participate and contribute. According to the Sociology of Communication as founded by Giddens, Habermas and Luckmann (Leydesdorff 2000) this makes the public part of our identity the dominant one, creating a ritual in which our narcissistic elements dominate our private ones. The Self, addressing itself into the public like an echo and back to the Self, becomes ritualized. In our paper, we explore the interrelation of this phenomenon with the creation and distribution of Fake News, from the vantage point of Kierkegaard’s existential philosophy.

scholarly journals Sociology of Dakwah: Scientific Alternative Social Conflict Resolution Religious

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nurkhalis Nurkhalis
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
French Revolution ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Sociology Of Religion ◽  
The Other ◽  
Emile Durkheim ◽  
Sociology Of Law ◽  
Critical Phase ◽  
The 19Th Century ◽  
Sociology Of Communication

History records since 1789 which lasted throughout the 19th century - were confronted by an important event full of chaos, the French Revolution - became the forerunner of human social distortions in dunua at that time. One side of the revolution demonstrate positive change and social order on the other side is going through a critical phase to be part concerns some scientists. However, who would have thought excessive attention and seriousness of the leading scientists cultivated by August Comte and Emile Durkheim. Ultimately leading trigger of Sociology and the validity of the methodology laid Sociology as a science. Who would have thought from then until now, to contribute to the presence of study Sociology 'partnership' as; Political Sociology, Economic Sociology, Sociology of Law, Sociology of Religion, Sociology of Communication and so on. Not without reason that 'partnership' Sociology is a solution of the situation and condition of polemics, discrimination, marginalized, alienation had stripped many aspects of life. Even for a man as the main mission of peace and compassion presenters also increasingly disoriented. It would need to design an alternative social science that is Sociology Propagation, scientific consists of scientific foundation; Sociology itself, the science of Communications and Propagation Studies.

scholarly journals The Forgotten Marxist Theory of Communication & Society

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 686-725 ◽  
Author(s):  
Horst Holzer
Keyword(s):  
Political Economy ◽  
Communication Theory ◽  
Marxist Theory ◽  
The Political ◽  
Dominant Type ◽  
Media Technologies ◽  
Political Economy Of Media ◽  
German Speaking ◽  
Sociology Of Communication

Translated from German to English by Christian FuchsMarxist political economy of communication analyses the role of communication in society and capitalism. This paper shows what it means to take a historical and materialist approach for analysing communication and society. In the German-speaking world, Marxist communication research has largely remained a “forgotten theory”.First, the paper analyses the role of communication in society, which requires thinking of how communication relates to work and production. Second, the paper analyses the emergence of communication in capitalist society. It shows that there is a close interaction of the dominant type of capitalism and the emergence and development of new means of communication. Third, the paper points out five roles of the media in capitalism (the production and sale of media products, advertising and commodity circulation, the legitimation of domination, regeneration and reproduction of labour-power, market for media technologies) and engages with how ideology, social psychology, audiences’ habitus and everyday practices/life interact in the reception of media contents, especially news programmes.The preface to this article, written by the translator, presents aspects of the works of Horst Holzer. Given his pioneering intellectual role in the development of the critique of the political economy of communication in the German-speaking world, it is not an understatement to say that Horst Holzer is Germany’s Dallas Smythe.Acknowledgement: First published in German as book chapter: Holzer, Horst. 1994. Kapitel IV: Eine „vergessene Theorie“ gesellschaftlicher Kommunikation? (Bezugspunkt: Historisch-materialistische Gesellschaftswissenschaft). In Medienkommunkation: Einführung in handlungs- und gesellschaftstheoretische Konzeptionen, 185-221. Opladen: Westdeutscher Verlag. ISBN 978-3-531-22172-4. © Westdeutscher Verlag GmbH, Opladen 1994. Translated and published with permission of Springer Nature.About the Author:Horst Holzer (1935-2000) was a German sociologist and communication theorist. He contributed to the formation and development of the critique of the political economy of media and communication in the German-speaking world. Holzer used Marxist theory for the analysis of the relationship between capitalism and communication. Given his pioneering intellectual role in the development of the critique of the political economy of communication in the German-speaking world, it is not an understatement to say that Horst Holzer is Germany’s Dallas Smythe. Holzer lived and worked in Munich and published twenty German books. The focus of Holzer’s writings was in general on communication theory, the sociology of communication, as well as on capitalism and communication. In particular, his books were about the ideology and political economy of magazines, newspapers, radio and television; public sphere theory, sociological theories, children and television, and surveillance.

scholarly journals Cosplay As a Youth Subculture: The Factors of Choice and Identity Formation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Abramova ◽  
O. Smirnova ◽  
S. Tataurova
Keyword(s):  
Identity Formation ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Norms And Values ◽  
Youth Subculture ◽  
Youth Subcultures ◽  
On Line ◽  
New Type ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Sociology Of Communication ◽  
Depth Interviews

The article addresses the establishment and peculiarities of cosplay as a youth urban subculture in modern Russia. Cosplay is referred to as a subculture created by young people specifically for themselves, which, in a sense, defines it as elitist as long as it is aimed to form a relatively closed community. The authors demonstrate the possibilities of conducting a sociological analysis of cosplay by means of methodologies of sociology of recreation, sociology of game, sociology of communication and sociology of subculture, which supports a multidisciplinary approach to understanding of new practices in youth subcultures. The study actualizes the problem of constructing a new type of identity through subculture, while enhancing such aspects of cosplay as values and norms, and culture and behavior. The subculture analysis relies on the results of multi-methodological, empirical research in sociology: a mass survey (n=496) and in-depth interviews (n=10) conducted in 2018 with cosplayers in Russia. The techniques of on-line survey and face-to-face interview were used. The study reveals basic motives of cosplayers at the stages of entering the subculture and subculture affiliation; addresses the criteria of self-identification as cosplayers and characterizes the attitude of their immediate environment to the choice of this specific subculture. The low level of identifying cosplay with subculture and the absence of opposition to mainstream societal norms and values is one of the most significant conclusions, which corresponds to growing urban tolerance towards displays of subcultures, the rise of cosplay positive connotations in mass media and reference groups. Furthermore, cosplayers give recreational and communicative components of cosplay priority, thus making cosplay a cultural and ludic “hybrid phenomenon”. This study is one of the pioneering ones to research cosplay in Russia, which accounts for its particular relevance and salience. Keywords: cosplay, subculture, motivation, playisation, recreation

scholarly journals Russia’s hybrid invasion in Belarus during the presidential election campaign 2020

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 121-129
Author(s):  
Anastasiya Ilyina
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Presidential Election ◽  
Opinion Leaders ◽  
Election Campaign ◽  
Fake News ◽  
Informational Influence ◽  
The Media ◽  
Types Of Information ◽  
Sociology Of Communication ◽  
Presidential Election Campaign

There are various instruments for Russia to have influence on its neighbours, such as using opinion leaders (authorities), intellectuals, and journalists to create a favourable informational context or to place the ordered materials in the media so as to have an impact on public opinion. These are the types of information attacks that can lead to the loss of statehood or the substantial limitation of sovereignty. This hybrid aggression strives to precisely this result. The main questions are: how the Russian information space, mud-slinging and troll farms functioned in Belarus during the presidential election? How the fake news which is produced in Russia impacts societies? Which political scenarios appeared in Belarus following Russia’s informational influence? It is a fact that today the Russian authorities use tools of fake news and propaganda; combined with the extra possibilities of social media. The appearance of fake news is connected with national safety because they jeopardize democratic institutions, lead to the radicalization of society, and change the balance of authority. In the research, the methodologies were used from the sociology of communication, political science and content analysis.

scholarly journals Local Wisdom: a Sociology of Communication Analysis in West Manggarai

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Sardi Duryatmo ◽  
Sarwititi Sarwoprasodjo ◽  
Djuara P Lubis ◽  
Didik Suhartijo
Keyword(s):  
Medicinal Plants ◽  
Medicinal Plant ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Communication Analysis ◽  
The People ◽  
Communication Processes ◽  
Plant Utilization ◽  
Ritual Communication ◽  
Sociology Of Communication

The utilization of medicinal plants is the local wisdom of the people of Waesano Village, Sanonggoang, West Manggarai Regency. Local wisdom is a form of culture that can be defined as the whole system of ideas, action, and results of human’s work in social life that is possessed through learning. This qualitative research that was carried out in Waesano Village, Sanonggang, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province, uses communication ethnographic method to explain the connection between categories in the research. Ethnography of communication seeks to portray human ways of life. This study aim to reveal ritual communication in  Waesano Village which play a role the enculturation of local wisdom in the use of medicinal plants. Research result prove that local wisdom in form of the utilization of medicinal plants consists of identifying the variant of a medicinal plant, how to pick, how to process, and consumption dose. Inheritance or enculturation of a local wisdom in form of medicinal plant utilization is through ritual communication such as between father and child, parents-in-law and children-in-law. Another form of communication which plays a role in the enculturation process are students that receive medicinal plant lesson from teacher who teaches Local Content subject of Environmental Education and Conservation. Having the variety of communication processes, the local wisdoms are expected to be able to survive in Waesano.

scholarly journals Respon Komunitas Pemuda Faiths Terhadap Kajian Khitobah Berbasis Materi Tauhid

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 245-257
Author(s):  
Nala Sakinah ◽  
Sity Sumijati ◽  
Encep Taufik Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Research Method ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Science Theory ◽  
Response Change ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
Is Theory ◽  
Draw Conclusion ◽  
Sociology Of Communication ◽  
Very High

Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui respon komunitas pemuda faiths terhadap kajian khitobah berbasis materi tauhid yang rutin dilaksanakan setiap hari minggu di Masjid Islamic Center Garut. Adapun aspek respon yang dituju yaitu perhatian, pengertian, dan penerimaan. Teori yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah teori S-O-R (Stimulus-Organism-Respon), diambil dari teori sosiologi komunikasi yang dikemukakan oleh Onong Uchjana Effendi dalam buku “Ilmu, Teori dan Filsafat Komunikasi” (2003). Dalam teori ini, untuk mengetahui respon maka terdapat tiga variable yaitu stimulus (kajian khitobah berbasis materi tauhid) organism (perhatian, pengertian, dan penerimaan) dan respon (perubahan sikap atau feedback) terhadap kegiatan kajian tersebut. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah metode kuantitatif, dimana data yang diperoleh berupa angka kemudian menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif untuk mendeskripsikan dan menarik kesimpulan hasil data dari penelitian lapangan berupa wawancara, observasi dan penyebaran angket kepada 30 responden sebagai sampel. Hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa perhatian komunitas pemuda faiths terhadap kajian khitoah berbasis materi tauhid sangat tinggi dengan perolehan rata-rata skor 4,32, pengertian komunitas pemuda faiths terhadap kajian khitobah berbasis materi tauhid sangat tinggi dengan perolehan rata-rata skor 4,49, dan penerimaan komunitas pemuda faiths terhadap kajian khitobah berbasis materi tauhid sangat tinggi dengan perolehan rata-rata skor 4,44. Kata kunci : Respon; Khitobah; Komunitas. The purpose of this research is to find out the community pemuda faiths response, towards the dakwah of khitobah based on tauhid material which is routinely carried out at the Islamic Center Garut Mosque. As for the intended response aspect, namely attention, understanding, and acceptance. The theory used in this study is theory S-O-R (Stimulus-Organism-Response), taken from the theory sociology of communication put forward by Onong Uchjana Effendi in the book “Communication science, Theory and Philosophy” (2003). In the theory to find response three variabels, namely stimulus (study of khitobah based on tauhid material), organism (attention, understanding, and acceptance) and response (change of attitude or feedback) on the dakwah activity. The research method used is a quantitative method, where the data obtained are in the form of numbers then use a descriptive approach to describe and draw conclusion from the result of field research in the from of interviews, observation and questionnaires to 30 respondents as samples. The results of the study prove that the attention of the pemuda faiths community to the dakwah of khitobah based on tauhid material is very high with the average score 4,32, understanding pemuda faiths community to the dakwah of khitobah based on tauhid material is very high with the average score 4,49, and acception pemuda faiths community to the dakwah of khitobah based on tauhid material is very high with the average score 4,44. Keywords: Response; Khitobah; Community.

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