Yes, this book by Gupta and Mann is meticulously crafted to cover 100% of the prescribed syllabus, including all five units and their specific readings as outlined by Panjab University.
This is a comprehensive academic guide and textbook. It does not reproduce the full original texts but provides detailed summaries, analyses, life works of authors, and exam-oriented explanations of the concepts from the prescribed readings.
Yes, the book includes discussions that apply classic theories to contemporary contexts, such as analyzing today's Internet and social media through McLuhan's lens and explaining Manovich's principles with clarity.
While the focus of Paper 11 is on theory, the book provides critical analysis and discusses the implications of theory (e.g., the politics of hypertext, characteristics of new media) which forms the essential foundation for understanding new media writing.
While specifically designed for Panjab University's syllabus, students of Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies from other universities studying these core theorists will find it a valuable reference guide.
Landow's work is covered across two units (III and V). The book explains hypertext and critical theory, key terms like multivocality and disorientation, and the politics of control in hypertext, as required by the syllabus.
It maintains an academic tone appropriate for MA-level study but is designed for clarity and comprehension, breaking down complex philosophical and theoretical ideas into understandable segments.
Absolutely. It provides details on his life, works, a review and analysis of Technologies of Freedom, and explains the core theme of "Electronics Takes Command" as required.
The book focuses on the foundational theories that are essential to understanding new media. While it applies these to modern contexts where relevant (like the Internet), its primary value is in teaching the timeless theoretical frameworks prescribed in the syllabus.
This book is designed as the primary and comprehensive textbook for Paper 11. It covers all mandated topics in detail. Students are advised to use it alongside a careful reading of the syllabus and, if possible, the original texts for deeper insight.
Yes, this book by Gupta and Mann is meticulously crafted to cover 100% of the prescribed syllabus, including all five units and their specific readings as outlined by Panjab University.
This is a comprehensive academic guide and textbook. It does not reproduce the full original texts but provides detailed summaries, analyses, life works of authors, and exam-oriented explanations of the concepts from the prescribed readings.
Yes, the book includes discussions that apply classic theories to contemporary contexts, such as analyzing today's Internet and social media through McLuhan's lens and explaining Manovich's principles with clarity.
While the focus of Paper 11 is on theory, the book provides critical analysis and discusses the implications of theory (e.g., the politics of hypertext, characteristics of new media) which forms the essential foundation for understanding new media writing.
While specifically designed for Panjab University's syllabus, students of Mass Communication, Journalism, and Media Studies from other universities studying these core theorists will find it a valuable reference guide.
Landow's work is covered across two units (III and V). The book explains hypertext and critical theory, key terms like multivocality and disorientation, and the politics of control in hypertext, as required by the syllabus.
It maintains an academic tone appropriate for MA-level study but is designed for clarity and comprehension, breaking down complex philosophical and theoretical ideas into understandable segments.
Absolutely. It provides details on his life, works, a review and analysis of Technologies of Freedom, and explains the core theme of "Electronics Takes Command" as required.
The book focuses on the foundational theories that are essential to understanding new media. While it applies these to modern contexts where relevant (like the Internet), its primary value is in teaching the timeless theoretical frameworks prescribed in the syllabus.
This book is designed as the primary and comprehensive textbook for Paper 11. It covers all mandated topics in detail. Students are advised to use it alongside a careful reading of the syllabus and, if possible, the original texts for deeper insight.