Proxemics
Posts related to the study of proxemics: how space is used by (and uses) us.
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Mobile Media Unmasked
This visual archive was created by COM 419 – Mobile Media Space + Place in Spring 2021 during our discussion of authentic and inauthentic representations of memory, and the role of the (public/private) digital archive in our constructions of place.
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Placemaking and Play at NCA 2020
Our presentation at the National Communication Association annual conference was featured by Furman this week across its news, public relations, and social media properties. Check out the story below or in its online form at Furman. December 8, 2020 by Ron Wagner ’93, Senior Writer Research by Furman Associate Professor of Communication Studies John A. McArthur ’02…
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Placemaking and the Dali Erhai Lake Science Education Center
The Dali Erhai Lake Science Education Center is an integral part of the campaign to tell the story of Erhai Lake in Yunnan, China. The lake had remained one of China’s most pristine until pollution pushed the lake toward a eutrophic state at which point conservation efforts were employed to restore the lake from Class…
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NACC 2020 Keynote: Digital Proxemics and Communication Centers
Thank you to the National Association of Communication Centers for inviting me to serve as the keynote speaker for the 2020 annual conference. The conference was hosted by Clemson University and took place online due to COVID-19. Nevertheless, the conference attendees were full of interest in digital proxemics, augmented reality, and their potential use for…
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we were here.
Mobile Media, Space + Place Furman Hall 110 and then online | Spring 2020 a digital archive Mobile Media Space + Place
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Social distancing has changed how we commonly interact with friends and neighbors
The following article, by Liv Osby, was published online by the Greenville News on Monday, March 23, 2020 and appeared on page 2A of the Greenville News on Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Social distancing. Two words that have changed lives as we try to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. No large gatherings, we’re…
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US Public Memory, Rhetoric, and the National Mall
A walk down the US National Mall reveals a lot about these United States of America. An iconic feature of the capital city, the public national park is bordered by monuments, memorials, museums, and government buildings that share stories of our nation’s history. US Public Memory, Rhetoric, and the National Mall, a new book from…
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Family Trainer – 100 Greatest Video Game Franchises
Even if you’ve never played video games on a Nintendo or Xbox, you’ve probably seen people playing Dance Dance Revolution, Wii Fit, or Wii Sports. These games represent a different kind of gaming – one in which the motion of the body is captured and placed into play. These games aren’t just for thumbs on…
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Digital Proxemics named 2016 Bestseller for Peter Lang Publishing
Peter Lang Publishing USA has selected Digital Proxemics: How Technology Shapes the Ways We Move as a current top 20 bestseller, featured on the publisher’s website. Digital Proxemics: How Technology Shapes the Ways We Move (2016) is the debut book-length publication for Dr. John A. McArthur, Associate Professor in the James L. Knight School of…
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Introducing Hall’s Interpersonal Distances of Man
In The Hidden Dimension, Edward T. Hall describes 4 interpersonal distances of man: (1) intimate space, (2) personal space, (3) social space, and (4) public space. This video introduces the four distances in relation to proximity and digital interactions.
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