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Record 1 2005-09-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Psychology of Communication
  • News and Journalism (General)
DEF

[A] medium [that] is low in definition and data, involving more sensory participating with the medium to complete its meaning.

CONT

The television is a good example of a cool medium, as it projects a mosaic of light particles onto the spectator, engaging the spectator in a tactile experience of the medium.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Psychologie de la communication
  • Information et journalisme (Généralités)
DEF

Moyen de communication qui ne fournit qu'une faible quantité d'information et nécessite la participation du destinataire pour la compléter (parole, téléphone...).

Spanish

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