INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION IN THE INTERNET AGE

BY:

VANLALFELI

4TH SEMESTER, MJMC

ROLL NO: JMC/12/30

INTRODUCTION

The convergence of telecommunication and computing and the ability to move all type of data via the internet and digitalized transmission have revolutionized international information exchange; it is occurring at a phenomenal rate

THE NEW MEDIA ENVIRONMENT

• increased growth in computing capacity

• reduction in costs

Convergence of computing and communication technologies have opened up potential for global interconnectedness through the internet.

INTERNET

emerged from US military research in the 1960s Internet development exploded with establishment of World Wide Web in 1989

• URL – universal resource locator (unique address)

• http – hypertext-transfer protocol (transfer of text audio and video files)

• html – hypertext mark-up language (links)

o The Web reached an audience of 50 million users in three years time, achieving what took TV 15 years and radio 40 years to accomplish

• The instantaneous and relatively inexpensive exchange of text, sound, and pictures has made a huge impact on international communication.

COMMUNICATING THROUGH THE INTERNET

• Email

• Instant Messaging

• Chat Room

• Social Networking

• Forums

• Blog

• Audio Conferencing

• Video Conferencing

• VoIP

IMPACT OF INTERNET ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

• Business Communication : The advent of email, BBM & MSN messenger etc. and internet browsing on smart phones amplified our ability to work.

• Intercultural Communication : People in different parts of the world communicate in different ways due to cultural perspectives that are at odds with one another. Communication tactics must be adapt to accommodate for these differences if we are to be successful in this globalized community.

IMPACT OF INTERNET ON GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

• Interpersonal Communication : Email, instant messaging, chat functions and message boards allow friends and family to stay in contact regardless of distance.o global communications has seemed to diminish the amount of face-to-face contact can cause a separation

among different cultures, which can lead to room for error and false assumptions in communication.

• Social Networking Sites : The advent of social networking sites have created a multiple communicative implications.

• User-Generated Content : Whether it is a website, blog or article contribution, the Internet is constantly popping up with new personalized content. It allows people to get information out in a faster and more free fashion.

THE INTERNET AND POLITICAL COMMUNICATION

o Internet is an important link for community groups, NGOs and political activists

o The Internet has influenced the mass media in a substantial way changing the time frame of news production and distribution.

o Extraordinary source of information for all – connecting people to new perspectives in regional and international contexts

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