Jaigris’ discussion about theory gave me a much-needed wake-up call at this almost mid-point of our program.
The message was “Thanks for showing up to Comm 365, Karen. I’m going to hit you between the eyes right out of the gate, because if you change the way you think, you can change the world.” I know, I know – that’s an idealist talking. But really, as a prospective professional communicator, I will limit my potential success if I ignore theory, or take it in without engaging with it, and integrating it into my own understanding of the world. Thus begins a journey, one that will shape the way that I think about culture, about my chosen profession, and about people in general.
Originally, I bucked the idea that I need de-programming about media and culture, but it didn’t take long for me to find truth in that idea. All of my thoughts have not necessarily been the fruit of a struggle to claim them as my own. The time has come for me to stop allowing others to tell me what to think, regardless of how notable and recognized their opinions are.
Enter the fascinating world of public relations and propaganda.
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