Briefly state what stands out to you while juxtaposing the two standpoints.

(Text Book):
Onuzulike, U. (2021). Technological Determinism and Social Forces on Communication. Linus Learning.
ISBN 13: 978-1-60797-938-8
ISBN 10: 1-60797-938-1

Juxtaposition Presentation (30%)
In order to develop competence in social dynamics of communication technology, each student will make an 8-to-10-minute virtual presentation via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra using presentational software (e.g., MS PowerPoint). Each student should submit a copy of the PowerPoint presentation on Blackboard.
Overview: Technological determinism is the notion that media technologies influence and dictate processes of social change. Contrary to technological determinism, many scholars argue that social forces determine technologies such as cultural norms, economic pressures, and legal regulations.
Task: Juxtapose (1) Marshall McLuhan’s technology/technological determinism: “the medium is the message” and (2) Social Forces: human agency, cultural norms, economic pressures, policy, and legal regulations of media. Supporting information is found in the assigned readings, videos, Course Materials via Blackboard, and outside sources.
Rubric: Each student/group is required to provide answers to the following:
Briefly state what stands out to you while juxtaposing the two standpoints.
Briefly discuss one difference between the two.
Briefly discuss one similarity between the two.
State your position/perspective of each of them.
Tie (1) McLuhan’s technology/technological determinism and (2) social forces to organizational communication, such as organizational structure and policy development, in relation to technological change.

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