What are PARADIGMS??

A paradigm is a model or pattern which is normally considered as the mainstream idea, for any subject matter, in any society. It is, essentially, considered as "thinking inside of the box", as the concepts and thoughts that are formulated are usually associated with the  'normal' way of thinking.

 

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http://honolulu.hawaii.edu/distance/sci122/Programs/p3/p3.html

MAIN POINTS COVERED IN MONDAY'S CLASS (SEPTEMBER 13, 2010):

•  Different forms of technology have evolved throughout the years, in order to improve the communication process.

•  The 'Early Media' comprised of communication via:        

1. Word of Mouth
2. Signals (through the use of drums and smoke)
3.  Ballads
4. Town Criers
5. Journals 
6. Letters

• Evolution indicates that change has taken place, thus, it can then be said that the constant upgrade of communicative technology has caused paradigmatic shifts to occur.

NB. The next topic we will look at is entitled "Development of Print Media".