1. Computer-Mediated Communication
Introductions, terminology, & taxonomy

2. Computer-mediated communication?
Information and Communications Technology?
Social software?
The term CMC is “loaded” with potential meaning…
…the same is true for other similar names
CMC…DC…SS…ICT…DITMSSC !
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3. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
“Human-computer-human” communication
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4. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
<cloudkid> what a…
<elvis> hi there
<madhatter> elvis…
Different ways to communicate-
Text
Avatars
Video
Mixed-modes
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5. Theoretical perspectives
Psychology
Social cognition, interpersonal perception, attraction
Sociology
Group dynamics, social structure, reputation, trust
Communication
Mediation, signaling, media richness
HCI
Interfaces for social interaction
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6. A Few Course Logistics…
Office hours: 305A South Hall Tue + Thu 2–3pm
Course reader — for what’s not online At Copy Central (2560 Bancroft at Telegraph) $22.10
Web site — syllabus and readings
Class mailing list (directions on course homepage)
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7. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Course Format
Primarily lecture
With your class participation and weekly reading task
Some in-class activities, rapid-prototyping design projects, and competitions (!)
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8. Special Guest Lectures
Marc Smith
Microsoft Research
Jeff Hancock
Cornell University
Jonathan Grudin
Microsoft Research
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9. Assignments and Final Projects
Problem and Justification Memo
Interim Report
Final Project Report
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10. Final Presentations and Posters
Tues., Dec. 2nd
Thurs., Dec. 4th
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11. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
A Brief Overview of Course Topics…
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12. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Overview
Social Presentation and Perception
Online Communities
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13. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Overview (continued)
Visual interfaces and information visualizations
Collective Action and Information “Pools”
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14. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Overview (continued)
Reputation
Trust and Trustworthiness
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15. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Overview (continued)
Media Richness and Interfaces for Rich Media
Intimate Relationships
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16. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Overview (continued)
Deception
CMC and Games
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17. Computer-Mediated Communication — Cheshire & Fiore
Weekly Reading Task
The goal: to highlight specific issues, themes, contributions, and/or problems from the readings.
Possible approaches:
Mailing list posts
Wiki
Annotations to the syllabus
[Your idea here] …
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18. For Tuesday…
Rheingold — “The Virtual Community: Finding Connection in a Computerized World”
Barak, A., and J. Suler. “Reflections on the psychology and social science of cyberspace.”
Come prepared to discuss weekly writing task!
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