Doctorial Seminar in Internet and Communications
94學年度第2學期課程綱要
Syllabus of Spring Semester, 2006
世新大學傳播研究所博士班
一、教學目標 Course Objectives
This seminar addresses accounts and theorists of internet and communications as systems. The goal of this seminar takes account of the inter-discipline of social sciences and information technology. The learning method focuses on problem solving oriented approach. The learning activity designates an assignment of literature review and requires two mini papers.
Since Taiwan is playing a distinguished role in information industry, there are lots of studies of the technical concerns with internet, such as authentication, cryptology, enclave network security etc. However, there is relatively less research related to its function as media and its impacts to broad social activities through the communication process. There is obviously a profound research focus on this new media channel.
This seminar attempts to respond the scarcity and to investigate the following:
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Internet as media organization: a managerial approach.
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Internet's message and its presentation: a content analysis approach.
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Internet users as audience: a behavioral approach.
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Internet's applications and its communication consequences: such as E-commerce, e-learning, digital divide, privacy, internet addiction...etc.
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Methodological issues: regarding specific problems in internet research.
There are rich empirical findings on above fields in Northern America and European countries. This seminar encourages students to compare the worldwide relevant results and to develop cross-cultural perspectives.
The teacher found there were various results in different studies. The
conclusions were even not convergent in different release versions of same
research conductor. The different research methods and interpretation process
might produce the conflict.
Therefore, the examination of methodological issues will be a very significant
key in this seminar.
The teacher is the first and single researcher who has directed series survey on internet users' behavior in Taiwan. This seminar will lead students entering this promising interdisciplinary territory or getting ready for further research. It is an interactive place for students form pluralistic majors to enlighten and encourage each other. This seminar is engaging students who can take care of the whole thing and can look out the future.
Enjoy the seminar!
二、 授課方式 Meeting and Counseling
1. Class meeting. Since this seminar has a thorough continuity in course design, students should avoid missing any topic of the learning chain.
2. Individual counseling: Tue.-Thur. 10:00-13:00 by appointment. Extra-hour counseling may be also available.
3. Telephone counseling: (02)2236-8225 Ext.63347, 0921807365
4. Email counseling: txwu@cc.shu.edu.tw
5. Online counseling: http://tx.liberal.ntu.edu.tw
三、教學大綱與進度Course Outline
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[Activities] |
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2/20 |
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*Projector, internet |
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2/27 |
Intro (1): Internet adoption/ innovation diffusion |
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3/6 |
Intro (2): Cybercitizen and E-commerce Assignment of literature review
Idea |
*List of assignment and proposal |
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3/13 |
Literature review (1) |
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3/20 |
Literature review (1) | |
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3/27 |
Literature review (1) | |
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4/3 |
Spring break |
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4/10 |
Literature review (1) | |
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4/17 |
Literature review (1) | |
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4/24 |
Midterm Presentation | Hand in paper 1 |
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5/1 |
Midterm Presentation | |
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5/8 |
Literature review (2) | |
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5/15 |
Literature review (2) | |
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5/22 |
Literature review (2) | |
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5/29 |
Literature review (2) | |
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6/5 |
Literature review (2) | |
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6/12 |
Final Presentation |
Hand in paper 2 |
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6/19 |
Final Presentation |
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*Prepared by the representative of class every time unless further notice.
四、成績評定Requirements and Grading
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Literature review(50%), Written paper(40%), Presentation(10%)
Extra Contribution(10%): if it is for volunteering learning activity or service.
Hand in by ftp
ftp://net-phd@tx.liberal.ntu.edu.tw
五、 參考書目Required Readings and Learning Materials
1. 線上教材 Required
Wu, Tung-Xiung, On Line Research Papers and Teaching Handouts;
https://seantxwu.pages.dev/RwdSilverJay/SJay05-u/InternetUsersGrowthModel.htm
https://seantxwu.pages.dev/RwdSilverJay/SJay05-u/UsersBehavior.htm
2、 參考文獻 Selective
Related literature
https://seantxwu.pages.dev/RwdSilverJay/resource.htm
https://seantxwu.pages.dev/RwdSilverJay/Literature
https://seantxwu.pages.dev/RwdSilverJay/advance.htm
六、 作業方法 How to prepare mini papers
1.Literature review(50%)
Choose two topics from above foci.
Search for 10 or more relevant literatures for each topic. At least 5 in English.
Brief 2 literatures weekly.
2.Written Mini Paper(40%)
Accomplish two mini papers based on the above literature.
Either in Chinese or in English.
Written in formal academic format.
3.Presentation(10%)
Online presentation with visual assistance. Must be in English, visually and orally.
4.Interacion
Students must bring question or comment to others' literature review.
Students must respond to the above discussion and summarize them into final copy.
