Capping Projects (Communications and Technology)
Students in the MA in Communications and Technology (MACT) are creating a body of applied research with this collection of six-credit capping projects, a required component of the course-based program that integrates the practical and professional aspects of the core areas of study.
Items in this Collection
- 6McMahon, Rob (Supervisor)
- 4Gow, Gordon (Supervisor)
- 2Campbell, Katy (Supervisor)
- 1Al Hammouri, Saba
- 1Alison O’Connor
- 1Barker, Thomas (Supervisor)
- 5social media
- 2Artificial Intelligence
- 2Social Media
- 2communications
- 2critical discourse analysis
- 2education
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X (formerly Twitter) Perspectives on Gender and Cultural Representation in Mulan (2020) and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Download2024-03-22
Inequalities in gender and cultural representation are still prevalent throughout much of society and although these issues are becoming more widely recognized, progress in these areas has been largely stagnant. In recent years, Hollywood has been faced with strong public backlash and increased...
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Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories
Download2024-02-26
This capstone project, titled 'Unveiling the Veiled: Semiotic Analysis of Symbols and Power Dynamics in the Denver Airport Conspiracy Theories,' embarks on a thorough examination and undertaking of the public discourse surrounding the Denver International Airport, paying special attention to its...
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Where Do We Find Help? Examining Digital Communication Channels and Challenges for Services Supporting Houseless People in Edmonton Alberta
Download2023-08-25
Purpose. When facing a housing crisis, it is crucial to know where to go for help. This Capstone research study examines access to and use of digital communications by individuals seeking houseless support in Edmonton, Alberta. Specifically, through a review of online and social media...
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How Digital Storytelling Can Be Used in Postsecondary Instruction: A case study of ds106, an online course at the University of Mary Washington
Download2023-03-31
Digital storytelling has existed since the early 1990s and has since been adapted for use in various educational settings. With changing technologies and pedagogical techniques, the traditional definition coined by the StoryCenter of a true story as one told using video, voice over, audio, and...
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2023-08-19
Higher education plays a critical role in society, creating a path for individuals and communities to better health and wellbeing. To support more diversity in higher education, brand plays a fundamental role in attracting a more diverse group of students, as well as staff and faculty,...
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2023-07-25
This case study explores what Media Richness Theory (Daft and Lengel, 1986) may offer as a theory to explain employee “Zoom fatigue” during COVID-19 and also examines potential fatigue-related gender differences that may affect our understanding of the theory. This project sought experiences from...
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All in the Lacy Detail. Undressing the Victim and Stripping Back the Meaning: A Critical Discourse and Semiotic Analysis of the Use of the Underwear as Evidence in Rape Trials.
Download2023-08-23
This paper employs both a Semiotic perspective and Critical Discourse Analysis to examine the use of underwear in the Cork, Ireland rape case, exploring how meaning is constructed through gendered symbols when employed in legal and online settings. Research examines data samples extracted from...
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From Nonna's Kitchen to the Virtual Table: Preserving and Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage through Social Media - A Case Study of Pasta Grannies
Download2023-08-01
This study examines the role of social media in preserving and safeguarding intangible cultural heritage (ICH) by looking at the case of Pasta Grannies, a social media channel that features women over 65 who hand-make pasta, a cultural practice that is quickly dying out in Italy. By using...
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Slack as a Virtual Office: Researching the relationships between employee communication and engagement on internal social media platforms
Download2023-08-14
Purpose – The purpose of this research is to investigate how internal social media platforms impact employee engagement at remote work organisations. Design/Methodology/Approach – This research is based on a case study of Shopify employees and their usage of Slack. Data regarding Slack usage and...
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Fifty Shades of Grey: Social Media and How Online Behaviours of Healthcare Providers Affect Real-World Professional Practice
Download2023-08-08
The advent of social media in recent years has created an enormous opportunity for information to be exchanged at a global level. Healthcare providers in particular appear to be turning to social media at increasing rates for both personal and professional use. However, due to its viral nature,...