Call Reflections

Assignment One.Hi, Dr. and everyone.Based on this mini task, I have a clearer mind map on Computer-Mediated Communications. There are some key theories or concepts in this article such as Social Presence Theory, Media Richness, Impression Management, Hyperpersonal Communication, Uses and Gratification Theory, Behavioral Disinhibition, Flaming, Aggression and Inappropriate Self-Disclosure etc.This task reminds me of some knowledge that I have already learned in the last semester. For instance, nonverbal(nonlinguistic) communication, Goffman’s dramaturgical theory(presentation of self).And for me, impression management is impressive since everybody have to present themselves in whatever light they think appropriate for a certain social context. At the same time, that is also the reason why some people became aggressive or offensive. They need not to keep impression management on the Internet all the time.In conclusion, I am very appreciated it that this article is organised and easy to read and understand. It assists me to have a clearer mind and various angles in the aspect of CMC like a magic mind map. Thank you very much Dr.
Assignment TWO.Hello Dr and my friends. Completing the group assignment through four-person collaboration, I believe that cooperation and unity is more important than anything else in a group work. Raghad organized several meetings and assigned everyone's tasks well as the spiritual leader of our group. I appreciate it a lot. Nowadays, the development of Internet technology has greatly changed the way people communicate, transcending the limits of time and space and shrinking the distance between people, bringing people from all over the world together through this small platform, thus also creating the so-called cultural collision; on the other hand, the continuous development and updating of new media have enabled people to better present themselves through this platform, while also better promoting intercultural communication between people. So we chose the articles on FB and INS which are so hot social media applications to explore the intercultural communication in the aspect of CMC. My part is to criticise the article on Ins, so I had gained more knowledge of media richness, perceived functionality, self-representation, friendship development and the personality trait of openness. To be honest, self-presentation and self-representation disordered me at the beginning. Although I'm quite familiar to the former one, I spent some time figuring out the definition of the latter one that is an artistic likeness or image of oneself. Very interesting. Thank you Dr.