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Concepts & Theory Overview
Proverbs 19:2 states, "It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way." I believe that success is built upon a solid foundation of knowledge, and the field of communication is no exception. That is why I have made it a point to study the history, theories, and concepts that manifest themselves in modern-day messages. From Aristotle's thoughts on logos, ethos, and pathos to the semiotic theory of Roland Barthes, my education has covered a wide range of influences. I feel that my broad understanding of the development of the field has strengthened my abilities as both a sender and receiver of messages.
The articles below showcase my grasp on communication history and theory.
General Knowledge of the Communication Field
Please browse through these pieces for a better understanding of my knowledge of concepts that apply to the general field of communication:
Newspaper History Quiz
Quiz
CATA 261: Mass Media & Modern Society
Newspaper_Quiz.pdf
In order to accurately understand modern media one must have a firm understanding of its history and development. During the fall of 2007 I was privileged to take the course Mass Media & Modern Society with Professor Joseph Angotti, former executive producer of NBC Nightly News with David Brinkley and John Chancellor. <read more>
The Rhetoric: Public Speaking Essentials
Topical Application Paper
CATA 230: Introduction to Communication Studies
The_Rhetoric.pdf
This application paper, from my Introduction to Communication Studies course, was assigned to help me internalize and apply the concepts taught by Aristotle in The Rhetoric. I begin by outlining the basic concepts of logos, pathos, and ethos and continue by arguing that these guidelines direct every modern speaking situation. <read more>
Specific Knowledge Pertaining to Communication/Media
Please browse through these pieces for a better understanding of my knowledge of concepts that apply more specifically to media-related fields:
Rallying A Nation
Neoclassical Rhetorical Criticism Paper
CATA 233: Advanced Public Speaking
Rallying_a_Nation.pdf
Constructed for a course entitled Advanced Public Speaking, this paper analyzes President Franklin Roosevelt's famous address to Congress following the attack on Pearl Harbor. <read more>
Social Penetration Theory: Cuts to the Heart
Topical Application Paper
CATA 230: Introduction to Communication Studies
Social_Penetration_Theory.pdf
Altman and Taylor's Social Penetration Theory suggests that individuals have layers of self-identity that they reveal in varying depths to others, based on the type of relationship. Thus, only our closest friends and family penetrate our outer layers and experience a relationship with us at an intimate level. <read more>
WMCR: The Sound of Monmouth
Website
CATA 365: Media Production
http://www.nickcarlson.net/wmcr_website/index.htm
I collaborated with three other Monmouth College students to produce this website for WMCR, the college's student-run radio station. Our efforts (part of a project assigned in our Media Production course) created a website that was visually pleasing, appealing to a wide audience, and consistent across all pages. NOTE: The WMCR site is best viewed in Internet Explorer 7 or Mozilla Firefox. <read more>
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