Semiotics, Media Studies and Communication Studies are three
closely interlinked fields. Briefly stated, Semiotics, the science
of signs, looks at how humans search for and construct meaning;
Communication Studies is concerned with how meaning is conveyed;
and Media Studies considers the ways in which messages are
transmitted and received. This dictionary is designed to help
students and general readers unlock the significance of the
terminology and jargon commonly used in these fields.
Being interdisciplinary in nature, Semiotics, Media, and
Communication Studies are cluttered with notions derived from other
disciplines. Hence, this dictionary also encompasses basic concepts
from the fields of anthropology, archaeology, psychology,
psychoanalysis, linguistics, philosophy, artificial intelligence,
computer science, and biology. Collected here are the terms,
concepts, personages, schools of thought, and historical movements
that appear frequently in the relevant literature.
The basis of each entry is a simple definition, which often
includes the term's origin. Illustrations are provided where
necessary, along with historical sketches of movements or schools
of thought. The commentary on personages consists of brief
statements about their contribution and relevance. Thus, the
dictionary not only defines what a term means, but often goes into
its history, applications, and broad implications. Terms are
cross-referenced and their etymology is given where possible.
This is a compact, practical research manual that will relieve
much tension for students in semiotics and related fields. Because
of its interdisciplinary approach, it will also provide a range of
scholars with a handy reference to disciplines distinct from but
related to their own.
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