November 9th, 2011 | by R. Adriel Vasquez | published in Editors' Column, EOTW covers, EOTW talks to, Most recent, Special Features
You can find the notion of convergence in multiple fields of work, theory and research. As convergence in principle describes the tendency of transformations and characteristics—mathematical, genetic and social—to stabilize over time, it is not surprising to find it appropriated in telecommunications, where in recent years rapid transformation has disrupted the roles of journalism providers [...]
May 22nd, 2011 | by R. Adriel Vasquez | published in Preview Edition Summer 2011, Student Thesis
Abridged thesis by R. Adriel Vasquez Spring 2010 Synopsis This work will present principals of social networking theory in the context of cultural diplomacy. The former represents dramatic transformations of communication patterns. These have shifted power to shape public narratives from mechanical state broadcasts to organic publics themselves. The advent of online social media coupled [...]
