Gov. Alfonso D.
Tan College
Maloro, Tangub City
Course code :
Course Title : COMPUTER MEDIATED COMMUNICATION
Credit Units : 3 Units
Course Pre-requisite: None
Course Description:
This course discusses the social and linguistic features of various forms of texts brought about
by information and communication technology.
Course Intended Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of CMC concepts. PILO 1
2. Explore issues in Computer Mediated Communication and the role that it plays in
collaboration, computer supported cooperative work, and the achievement of social life.
3. Emphasizes the importance of understanding how sociality plays out with and through
technology.
4. Improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in evaluating
online content and culture.
5. Learn how computer mediated communication influences their identity and personal
relationships.
6. Develop application skills to be used in the actual workplace PILO 5, PILO 7
STUDY GUIDE AND MODULE RULES
The key to successfully finish this online course lies in your hands. This module was prepared for you
to learn diligently, intelligently and independently. As would be teacher, doing these will greatly help
and prepare you to become a great teacher. Aside from meeting the content and performance standards of
this course in accomplishing the given activities, you will be able learn other invaluable learning skills
which you will be very proud of as a responsible learner.
The following guides and module rules will help you further to be on track and to say at the end of the
module, “I am an Alfonso! I did well”.
GENERAL GUIDELINES:
1. Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other communication.
2. Schedule and manage your time to read and understand every part of the module.
3. Study how you can manage to do the activities of this module in consideration of your other
modules from other courses.
4. Do not ask about questions that are already answered in the guide.
5. If you did not understand the readings and other activities, re-read. Focus, if this will not work,
engage all possible resources or contact me by email or phone if you have any questions.
6. Do not procrastinate. Remember, it is not others who will be short-changed if you will not do
your work on time it will be you.
7. You are free to browse and read the different units of the module even prior to doing the activities
in each unit. However, you need to ensure that you will not miss any part of the module and you
will not miss to accomplish every activity in every unit as scheduled.
8. Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source.
9. Choose to do your very best work in preparing for each class session and on all your assignments.
10. When sending a file to me via email or when uploading a file to a messenger, always put your
name and the assignment in the file name.
EMAIL NETIQUETTE:
When you send an email to your instructor or classmates, you should:
1. Use a descriptive subject line.
2. Be brief.
3. Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them.
4. Avoid HTML in favor of plain text.
5. Sign your message with your name and return e-mail address.
6. Think before you send the e-mail to more than one person. Does everyone really need to see your
message?
7. Be sure you REALLY want everyone to receive your response when you click, “reply all.”
8. Be sure that the message author intended for the information to be passed along before you click
the “forward” button.
MESSAGE NETIQUETTE AND GUIDELINES
When posting on the Messenger/Discussion platform in your online class, you should:
1. Make posts that are on topic and within the scope of the course material.
2. Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending.
3. Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment.
4. Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying.
5. Do not repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it.
6. Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the
previous point.
7. Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own.
8. When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in respectful, non-
critical way.
9. Do not make personal or insulting remarks.
10. Be open-minded.
STUDY SCHEDULE
TOPIC LEARNING
WEEK ACTIVITIES
OUTCOMES
UNIT1 Learn: Basic Theory
Defining CMC: An Introduction to the Field and Situating CMC: Technologies for
Topic1 Communication
Week 1 Examine ways of defining what computer mediated Class Orientation via
communication entails. Zoom or Google Meet
Understand the core concepts communication, Bonding Together
mediated and computer and what is meant by the Getting Immersed
term ‘new communication technology’.
Appreciate the potential diversity and range of CMC
as a scholarly field.
Sketch the history and ongoing development of the
internet and web.
Theorizing CMC: Technology and Social Interaction and Describing CMC: Interpersonal
Topic 2 Dynamics
Describe and critique the notion of technological
determinism.
Consider the alternative ‘social constructivist’ and
‘realist’ perspectives.
Crossing Difficulties
Week 2
Establish the central role of social and contextual
information in CMC.
Identify some of the ways people manage their
impressions online.
Explaining CMC: Group Dynamics and Contextualizing CMC: ‘Flaming’ and Embedded
Topic 3 Media
Examine how groups and group identities are
established in CMC
Outline the ‘normative-interactional framework’ for
Giving It a Try
online aggression.
Week 3 Activate Your Mind
Reiterate the inadequacy of decontextualized Crossing Difficulties
explanations of CMC.
Discuss the embeddedness of the internet and
everyday CMC.
UNIT 2 Critique: Central Issues
Topic1 Online ethics and international inequities
Discuss the privilege of internet access and CMC
participation. Interactive Live
Examine a series of related ethical issues which Stream via Google
underpin online communication.
Week 4 Consider international and other demographic Meet or Zoom
inequities regarding the internet. Crossing Difficulties
Identify a range of organizations promoting online
rights and equalities.
Topic 2 Language and the internet
Critique popular, folk linguistic concerns about
‘netlingo’ and ‘netspeak’. Crossing Difficulties
Establish the relative status of English and other
Week 5
languages on the internet.
Discuss the nature and extent of gender differences
in CMC.
Topic 3 The Grammar of Mobile Phone Written Language
Address critically one of the more controversial
aspects of cyberspace.
Check Your
Discuss how the internet can influence interpersonal
Week 5 attraction. Understanding
Consider the nature of cybersex and the experience
of online eroticism.
Examine the debate about pornography on the
internet and web.
Topic 4 New Forms of Reading and Writing: Cell Phone Novels
Examine the allegation that CMC is necessarily
compulsive and antisocial.
Review the history of, and debates about, so-called Crossing Difficulties
Week 6
Internet Addiction Disorder.
Consider online gambling as a case-study example
of compulsive behavior online.
Critique generalizations about CMC, with particular
regard to problematic behavior.
UNIT 3 Apply: Fieldwork
Topic 1 Searching and Researching On The Internet
Week 7 Identify the main information sources on the Interactive Live
internet. Stream via Google
Meet or Zoom
Critique the credibility of online information.
Apply this knowledge in a case-study task. Application
Topic 2 Online collaboration: Doing CMC, discussing CMC
Explore ways of collaborating online, either one-to- Interactive Live
one or in groups. Stream via Google
Practice skills in building and maintaining an online
relationship. Meet or Zoom
Week 8 Discuss some of the issues and ideas covered in the Application
book.
Critique the differences between online and offline
collaboration.
Week 9
SUBMISSION OF FINAL REQUIREMENT
Content (topics)
COURSE TOPICS
I. Learn: Basic Theory
Unit 1 Defining CMC: An Introduction to the Field and Situating CMC:
Technologies for Communication
Unit 2 Theorizing CMC: Technology and Social Interaction and Describing
CMC: Interpersonal Dynamics
Unit 3 Explaining CMC: Group Dynamics and Contextualizing CMC: ‘Flaming’
and Embedded Media
II. Critique: Central Issues
Unit 1 Online ethics and international inequities
Unit 2 Language and the internet
Unit 3 The Grammar of Mobile Phone Written Language
Unit 4 New Forms of Reading and Writing: Cell Phone Novels
III. Apply: Fieldwork
Unit 1Searching and Researching On The Internet
Unit 2 Online Collaboration: Doing CMC, Discussing Cmcn
Main References:
1) Richards. J.C. & T. Rodgers; (2014) Approaches and Methods in Language Teaching (3rd
edition)
2) Roger Gower,Philips and Walters (2001) Teaching Practice Handbook
Reference Code: ( R1 and R2)
Other R1 Links: R2
https://sites.google.com/site/pnutpck11/lesson-3---the-building-blocks-basic-components-of-networks
https://www.ierek.com/news/index.php/2017/08/30/technology/#:~:text=Computers%20are%20critical
%20for%20communication,Voice%2DOver%2DInternet%20Protocol.
http://www.sagepub.co.uk/resources/cmc
http://www.languageatinternet.de, urn:nbn:de:0009-7-7611, ISSN 1860-2029
http://www.mattmckeon.com/facebook-privacy/https://academic.oup.com/jcmc/article-
abstract/11/3/667/4617702
EVALUATION
Course Requirements
A. Quizzes and Examinations
B. Evaluation Activities
C. 20% attendance in Zoom or Google Meetings
D. Final Projects:
i. Compilation of Outputs (Compilation must be put in a drive. The student will then
submit a drive link ONLY.
Grading System
Quizzes/Activities - 30%
Tasks - 30%
Final Projects - 40%
100%
TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS
In order for you to accomplish the activities you need the following software applications: MS Word, MS
Powerpoint, MS Excel and a PDF reader. Make sure that these soft ware’s are installed on your device/s,
furthermore, ensure that the software are properly working in order to avoid data corruption. Also prepare
your Microsoft account and Google account by clicking these links: https://signup.live.comand
https://accounts.google.com/SignUp?hl=en-GB for you to be able to participate in online classroom
setting and submit requirements.
Your Gmail format: (Ex: real.lineclarrealABEnglish@gmail.com)
CONTACT INFORMATION OF THE INSTRUCTOR
Name: LINE CLAR F. REAL
Email: real.lineclar1996@gmail.com
Mobile Number: 09074646738
Note: Feel free to contact me by email or phone if you have any questions.
