short reflections
write three short reflections on three weekly topics, drawing on unit readings.
Focus questions:
-Refering to Jurgenson, reflect on how the idea oftemporary
photography sits with the fundamental purpose of photography technology
-Reflect on the Wilson reading and the concept of “unfinished
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Readings: Pics and it Didn’t Happen (The New Inquiry): http:llis.gdlKWqwJ1
Wilson, J. Participation TV: \/rdeogame Archaeology and
New Media Art” in Swalwell, M. & Wilson, J. (eds) The Pleasures of Computer Gaming: Essays on Cultural History, Theory and Aesthetics.Mc Farland Print and journalism
Focus questions:
-What does Smith mean when he talks about “media systems”?
-Are there any parallels to
be drawn between the impact ofthe printing press on society and laterlcurrent technologies?
Readings: “Chapter 7: Technology and Control:
the Interactive Dimensions of Journalism” in Curran, J., Gurevitch, M. & Woollacott, J. (eds) (1977) Mass Communication and Society. Open
University Press Love, war & work
Focus question:
-Referring to Gregg, reflect on the ways that communication technology has changed the
way we work – from both employees’ and employers’ perspectives
Readings: “Chapter 2: Working From Home: The Mobile Oflice and the
Seduction of Convenience” in Gregg, M. (2011). Work’s Intimacy. Polity.
I uploaded the first two readings, and you can read the last
reading from http:llwww.google.com.hklbooks?id=HgcIuXtMXzgC&pg=PA39&Ir=&hl=zh-CN&source=gbs_toc_r&cad=3#v=onepage&q&f=faIse read the chapter 2