Multimodality, Digitalization and Cognitivity in Communication and Pedagogy

This book explores multimodal communication, pedagogical design, and cognitive skills in the modern humanities, crossing disciplinary boundaries and utilizing diverse methodologies. It provides insights into analyzing multimodal communication, explores innovative teaching methodologies, and emphasizes psychological and cognitive factors influencing success in the classroom.

Format: Hardback
Length: 245 pages
Publication date: 22 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive volume explores the cutting-edge intersection of key areas within the modern humanities, offering a multidisciplinary approach to understanding multimodal communication. Drawing on the expertise of authors from diverse countries, the book employs innovative methodologies to investigate diverse forms of multimodal communication, including promotional videos, public signs, and visual arguments.

In Part I, the authors delve into the analysis of multimodal communication across various displays, encompassing crowdfunding project presentations, prohibition signs, and the role of visuals in argumentation. They employ a range of analytical methods to examine the complexities of multimodal discourse, shedding light on its rhetorical and persuasive effects.

Part II delves into the evolving teaching methodologies that have emerged in response to modern technological advancements. It showcases practical insights for educators, demonstrating the pedagogical potential of video games, virtual worlds, linguistic corpora, and online dictionaries. The authors highlight how these tools can enhance learning experiences and foster cognitive skills.

Part III focuses on psychological and cognitive factors that influence success in the classroom, primarily exploring ways to develop students' and teachers' personalities. The volume situates itself at the crossroads of Communication Studies, Digital Humanities, Discourse Analysis, Education Theory, and Cognitive Studies, making it an invaluable resource for scholars and students across these fields.

The book aims to initiate scholarly discussions and stimulate practitioners' interest in these rapidly evolving domains. It provides a wealth of insights and practical applications, contributing to our understanding of multimodal communication and its impact on teaching and learning practices.

Weight: 559g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030840709
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021