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Social Semiotics

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 Social Semiotics is a theory that covers the media discrimination and the modes of communication that people use online. It uses data and analysis to create these theories and ideas. Forms of social semiotics include texting, speech, gesture, music and dance. Social semiotics are what people make of the world and what the world makes of you. This is important because is creates analysis of different modes with concern to meaning and context. Research Gate Article Rules of Social Semiotics Signs: The element where meaning and form are brought together Mode: Resources used in meaning and making that are culturally or socially shaped  Affordance MultiModal Orchestration: Meaning seen throughout different modes that are connected as one This image can be highlighted differently in different cultures. To me I see a woman stressed doing her school work, she is rubbing her head, seemingly with a head ache. She has a computer and a note book in front of her. Socially we can almost fe...
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What is an argument online?

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  Hi guys! Today we're gonna be looking into this argument I found online. I chose this because of how childish the people sound arguing, It made me chuckle a little bit. This is a bad argument because of the way the people are attacking each other. They are being rude towards each other with out actually arguing about the main point. It is also very condescending throughout which created hostility and pointless conversation. With this argument in mind lets go over some ideas and rules that could help an online argument progress better. 1. Don't attack the person, just speak your point 2. Don't be condescending 3. Be aware that this is a person you are talking to, humanize them 4. Don't argue to just argue 5. Actually look into what you're trying to argue You can access the website here to see more information! Reddit
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The Toulmin Argument- What is it?

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  The Toulmin Method With the way online communication is quickly becoming the first form of communication which destroys the face to face interaction we loose apart of the communication language. With online communication continuing to grow, the amount of arguments do to. With the way online arguments continue to grow it is important to grow the way you communicate and argue online.  Branches of the Toulmin Method Claim: The argument presented by the author or presenter Data: Evidence used to support the claim Warrant: Unstated assumptions Backing: Additional specific examples that support the warrant  Qualifier: Clarifies the claim in order to diminish the possibilities that could weaken the claim Rebuttal: The limitations of the argument  This structure allows for an idea of how to argue online. It allows for you to express your ideas and opinions in a way that is concrete and includes all of the information you need. You can use this method pretty effectively but...
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Dissecting Why are Health Relationships so Hard to Come By by Lewis Howes Guest Staring Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh

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  Today we are going to be discussing the podcast The Daily Motivation by Lewis Howes the episode titled Why are Healthy Relationships Failing so Hard guest starring Dr. Siri Sat Nam Singh and how it relates to this class.  This blog caught my eye because of the way it addresses an issue that a lot of people have experienced. It made me think of issues I have in my relationship and ways I can fix it. I think everyone could benefit from listening it because it applies to other relationships outside of romantic ones. The School of Greatness Throughout the podcast Lewis Howes discussed with Dr. Siri the ideas of why relationships are on a downward spiral. That people are choosing to run from uncomfortable relationships and causing themselves more pain.  This podcast talks about the importance of understanding both sides of the relationship, that both the feminine and masculine principles. That self awareness is a necessity and that you must be willing to be vulnerable and le...
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Social Media and the Battle for Public Opinion

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  The battle for public opinions effect on society In today's society there is so much within our reach. People can share, like, communicate so much quicker and more efficiently. This includes adds and campaigns. This has also created new ideas such as "catfishing" and "fake news"  In the realm of connection online "catfishing" is the term that describes someone pretending to be someone else to gain something from you. Catfishing is most commonly known in the romantic term where people are pretending to be someone else to gain someones attention or attraction.  As misinformation continues to grow on online platforms certain messages continue to grow. This includes racism, sexism and hate spreading on those platforms. This has allowed for misinformation to be spread in a lot of cases, this includes political platforms and simple things in the news. As technology continues to increase and evolve there has been little effort to better the frame work surro...
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Analyzing the Pura Vida Online Presence

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 Pura Vida is a well known brand that does very well with its marketing presence online.  Above are the Instagram (left) and Tim Tok(right) home page for Pura Vida This brand keeps a consistent image across its platforms and includes links on all posts and platforms to the overall website and specific products. This brand keeps a certain image with the aesthetic of their online presence to attract certain groups. They keep the pages of their platforms bright, colorful and clean along with the products being geared towards the younger generations. They also keep the posts geared towards tropical beach areas with younger models and always keep this persona across the different platforms. This is the Pura Vida Home Page On the home page of their website they have the holiday collection featured in multiple areas because they are the newest products. They have a focus on the different aspects of that collection and then the rest of the page is different collections and types of je...
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Digital Natives

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In the 2001 article "Digital Natives, Digital Immigrants" by Mark Prensky, The idea of a digital native was discussed. This is a person who grew up with technology and internet. While I didn't necessarily grow up with a I phone or a phone at all I did have one by the time I was in high school and had constant access to computers at school and home. This means I would be considered a technology native.  I remember that my parents wouldn't let me get my own phone while all my friends had them and I thought it was the worst thing in the world. I would throw fits about it, but in retrospect I appreciate it, I grew up in nature and playing outside in a family that really believed in self entertainment. My siblings and I were left to play pretend and had plenty of things like roller skates and a trampoline but our screen time was limited. Today I look at my boyfriend or my friends younger siblings who were allowed to have unlimited screen time and that was their entertainme...
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