dc.contributor.author |
Pitout, M.
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dc.date.accessioned |
2011-11-10T06:56:53Z |
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dc.date.available |
2011-11-10T06:56:53Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2005 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
M. Pitout, (2005) "The electronic media usage patterns of Unisa communication science students : an exploratory survey", Progressio, Vol. 27 (1 & 2), pp. 72-83 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
0256-8853 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/10500/4991 |
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dc.description.abstract |
The main aims of this study were to gather information on the use/non-use of new technologies, such as computers and the Internet, to guide lecturers in the Department of Communication Science are in the future development of communication courses. A total of 8 750 questionnaires was sent to all students registered for Communication in 2000. The response rate was about 28 per cent, that is, 2 452 students returned the questionnaires. Electronic media usage patterns include the use of cell phones, computers and the Internet. Approximately 80 per cent of students indicated that they used cell phones, while about 60 per cent and 38 per cent had access to computers and the Internet respectively. |
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dc.language.iso |
en |
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dc.publisher |
Unisa Press |
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dc.subject |
Use/non-use of new technologies |
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dc.subject |
Communication courses |
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dc.subject |
Questionnaires |
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dc.subject |
Cell phones |
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dc.subject |
Internet |
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dc.title |
The electronic media usage patterns of Unisa communication science students : an exploratory survey |
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dc.type |
Article |
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