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Purposive Communication & Globalization Outline

This document outlines the topic of purposive communication and globalization for a college course. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through symbols or behaviors. Globalization is defined as interconnectedness and interdependence. The history of communication and globalization is traced from the 1830s with the telegraph to modern cellphones and internet. Globalization has cultural, social, political and economic dimensions that all depend on global communication infrastructure. Social media is discussed as having uses for communication, causes, competitions, research and community service.

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Purposive Communication & Globalization Outline

This document outlines the topic of purposive communication and globalization for a college course. It defines communication as the exchange of information between individuals through symbols or behaviors. Globalization is defined as interconnectedness and interdependence. The history of communication and globalization is traced from the 1830s with the telegraph to modern cellphones and internet. Globalization has cultural, social, political and economic dimensions that all depend on global communication infrastructure. Social media is discussed as having uses for communication, causes, competitions, research and community service.

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ST. PETER’S COLLEGE OF MISAMIS ORIENTAL, INC.

15th de Septiembre St., Brgy. 2, Balingasag, Misamis Oriental

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
SCHOOL YEAR 2021-2022

TOPIC OUTLINE IN PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION


(COMMUNICATION AND GLOBALIZATION)

What is Communication?
 a process by which information is exchanged between individuals
through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior

What is Globalization?
 Interconnectedness
 Interdependency

History of Communication and Globalization


1830s
The telegraph- electric communication via transatlantic underwater cables.
1843- Washington and Baltimore connected.
1865- Britain and India connected.
1870s- Europe linked to large part of the world.
1924- King George V sent a message circulated the globe in 80 seconds.

19th Century
Emerge of Global news networks:
1. News over to larger territories
2. Global in scope
3. Reached bug audiences
Electromagnetic Waves
 The emergence of organization with the mission to disseminate radio
frequencies.

NOW
We got computer, cellphone, internet etc.

Dimensions of Globalization

Cultural
 contributes to the exchange of cultural values of different countries, the
convergence of traditions. Example: The Coffee is said to be originally
from Ethiopia and consumed in the Arabid region. Nonetheless, it is
nowadays known as a globally consumed commodity.
Social
 refers to the sharing of ideas and information between and through
different countries. Example: Film, television, social media apps etc.
Political
 the development and growing influence of international organizations.
Example: European Union, The North American Treaty Organization
(NATO), etc.

College Dept. – Purposive Communication 1 of 2


Economic
 refers to the increasing interdependence of world economies as a result of
the growing scale of cross-border trade of commodities and services, flow
of international capital and wide and rapid spread of technologies.
Example: Free trade agreements, partnership in businesses etc.

Common thread: They are all depend on Global Communication infrastructure.

Impact of Globalization on Communication


1. Virtual Interaction
2. Cultural Awareness
3. Time Differences
4. Other aspects

Uses of Social Media


1. Communication
2. Cause Support
3. Competitions
4. Communication Research
5. Connection
6. Client Service
7. Community Service

Reference
Thomson J. (1995), Media and Modernity-ch5 'The Globalization of
Communication'.

Prepared by:

NIEZL JIA T. OLARIO


Instructor

College Dept. – Purposive Communication 2 of 2

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