Commodity fetishism is a unique situation where the public may find their identity as an extension of the expensive products they own. This is because there is a symbolic value that products possess according to scholars of media and advertising.
The concern that one should have while providing suggestions is whether one has an in-depth understanding of both the 'science of suggestion' and 'auto-suggestion’. This article depicts the power of suggestions by providing some real-life examples of the situation in which suggestions take place.…
This article covers what constitutes academic integrity, specifically focusing on the sharp increase in dishonest behaviours among students of higher learning during the pandemic. Why do students resort to cheating? Why should educators be aware of this issue?
Ever since the pandemic hit, teaching has been forced to go online. It has been challenging but somehow with the advancement in technology, the use of ZOOM as a teaching tool has made it easier for students to learn Adobe Illustrator online.
The author, an academician who has lived in four countries, believes cross-cultural experiences and communication are essential for personal and career development. Having become multilingual and developed meaningful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, the author emphasises the…
Most times when it involves online teaching and learning, the emphasis tends to lie on online learning tools and applications in forging student engagement. In this article, a few simple ways are shared to encourage student engagement in online learning, particularly through communicating from a…
Dr Padma Pillai shares how face-to-face communication encapsulates the new paradigm in a virtual setting heightening meetings and communications at the workplace.
Over the years, communication researchers have sought to answer the burning questions people ask about the effects of social media on everyone. Professor Bradley Freeman shares his take on this.
