Thesis (M.A.)--Reformed Theological Seminary, 1985. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 99-105).

Thèse de doctorat : Lexicologie et lexicographie : Paris 12 : 2006. Thèse de doctorat : Lexicologie et lexicographie : Université pédagogique de l'Oural : 2006. / Thèse soutenue en co-tutelle. Titre provenant de l'écran-titre. Pagination : 415 f. Bibliogr. f. 305-331.

Thesis (M.A.)--University of Nevada, Reno, 2006. / "May, 2006." Includes bibliographical references (leaves 83-95). Online version available on the World Wide Web.

<p> This paper examines the history of sports communication and main topics in sports communication such as fan culture, crisis communication, and gender in sport. In order to have a successful college class, there needs to be effective pedagogy. The types of pedagogy that will best fit a sports communication course are either problem-based learning or case-based learning. </p>

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abstract: Sports communication is a vibrant, blossoming research area within the communication discipline. One of the more fruitful directions in sports communication research pertains to social media. Social media has embedded itself in the sports world in a very short period of time. As a result, there is a need for instructional resources that prepare students to understand the nuances and power that social media possess. This research provides the foundation for a case study textbook centered on social media and sports communication. Specifically, four cases dealing with: (a) athletes using social media to encourage input from fans; (b) sports organizations using social media as an agenda-setting tool; (c) negative parasocial interaction expressed to athletes via social media; and (d) athletes using social media to enact image repair are presented. These cases demonstrate that social media is a valuable conduit between athletes and fans that enables athletes and sports organizations to cultivate fan identity and maintain control over public information. The cases also demonstrate that fan behavior via social media can quickly turn problematic, requiring that athletes and sports organizations respond appropriately, yet strategically. The research concludes by offering implications for future social media and sports communication research. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Communication Studies 2012

Submitted by Nathaly Barbieri Marcondes Cesar null (nathalymarcondes@gmail.com) on 2016-09-28T18:10:19Z No. of bitstreams: 1 DISSERTAÇÃO - FINAL.pdf: 4711415 bytes, checksum: dfac2b3df6eea8434d31be25bdd024c4 (MD5) / Approved for entry into archive by Ana Paula Grisoto (grisotoana@reitoria.unesp.br) on 2016-09-30T18:08:32Z (GMT) No. of bitstreams: 1 cesar_nbm_me_bauru.pdf: 4711415 bytes, checksum: dfac2b3df6eea8434d31be25bdd024c4 (MD5) / Made available in DSpace on 2016-09-30T18:08:32Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 cesar_nbm_me_bauru.pdf: 4711415 bytes, checksum: dfac2b3df6eea8434d31be25bdd024c4 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2016-08-03 / Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) / Diante da constante representação em diversos produtos midiáticos de que o futebol brasileiro seria caracterizado como o “futebol arte”, e do surgimento de recentes estudos acadêmicos que problematizam ou que recusam esta caracterização quando se observa o futebol nacional, especialmente a partir da década de 1970, este trabalho teve como objetivo tentar entender como o primeiro discurso ainda se mostra hegemônico em nossa sociedade. Por meio de uma pesquisa bibliográfica que pretendeu compreender como se formaram as diferentes falas a respeito deste esporte no Brasil, bem como quais influências elas receberam das diferentes esferas sociais, o trabalho procurou verificar como a mídia se tem apropriado da visão fundada por Gilberto Freyre (1938) a respeito do “futebol arte” com fins de persuasão dos telespectadores, auxiliando, desta forma, que esta ideia continue sendo propagada, embora existam discursos atuais na academia que procurem desmistificá-la. Para isso, foram utilizadas as classificações propostas por Foucault (1999) para possíveis formas de exclusão ou interdição de discursos, presentes em sua obra A Ordem do Discurso. Foram selecionadas para análise três produções audiovisuais desenvolvidas para a divulgação do evento: o videoclipe da emissora de TV Bandeirantes; a chamada da emissora de TV Globo; e a vinheta da própria entidade organizadora da Copa do Mundo, a FIFA. Os objetos foram analisados de acordo com sua estratégia de construção através da metodologia traçada por Vanoye e Goliot-Lété (2012) e, posteriormente, enquadrados no método de Foucault (1999) para que fosse possível responder ao problema lançado neste estudo: por que o discurso sobre o “futebol arte” ainda parece mais valorizado não só pela mídia, mas pela própria sociedade, se uma segunda formação discursiva mais atual, surgida no meio acadêmico, tem procurado desmistificá-lo? / Given the constant representation in media products that Brazilian football would be characterized as "soccer art", and the emergence of recent academic studies questioning or refusing this characterization when observing the national football, especially from the 1970s, this work aims to understand how the first discourse still shows hegemonic in our society. Through a bibliographic research which intended to understand how the different discourses about this sport in Brazil were formed, as well as what influences they received from different social spheres, this work will try to verify how the media has been appropriating the vision founded by Gilberto Freyre (1938) about the "soccer art" with persuasion purposes, helping in this way, that this idea continues to be propagated, although there are current research in academia looking to demystify it. For this, the proposed classifications were used by Foucault (1999) for possible forms of exclusion or prohibition of discourses, present in his work "The Order of Discourse". They were selected for analysis three audiovisual productions developed for the dissemination of the event: one of the Bandeirantes TV station; one of TV Globo station; and one of the own organizer of the World Cup, FIFA. The objects were analyzed according to its construction strategy through the methodology outlined by Vanoye and Goliot-lete (2012) and, later, were framed in Foucault's method (1999) so that it could respond to the problem launched by this study: why the discourse on the "soccer art" still seems more valued not only by the media but by society itself, if a second more current discursive formation, which emerged in academia, has sought to demystify it?

The aim of this study is to understand the influence of online discussion forums during times of crisis. These forums can be considered as a form of social media, a relatively new form of technology that is constantly evolving and gaining in popularity. It has become an important medium, and can be integral in communications plans, specifically with regards to crisis communication. Through the use of these media, message delivery has unbelievable breadth and speed, making it crucial to understand its implications in crisis events. In order to understand social media’s implications in reputation management, during times of crisis, an ethnographic content analysis was conducted through the analysis and comparison of comments posted on news forums and media documents issued by the NHL during the 2012-2013 lockout. Literature suggests the importance of relationship management prior to crisis onset, as social media has the potential to inflame and contaminate the perceptions of others. Through social media, the formation and emergence of an engaged and active public was observed and studied. However, when considering traditional crisis communication theories, results from this particular case are counterintuitive; the findings counter traditional crisis communication theories, suggesting that cases such as this one are to be investigated further.

This dissertation is aimed at exploring social media communication of Czech athletes, with a focus on the commercialization of their content. Its purpose is to analyze the subject from the perspective of the athletes who are communicating through social networking sites as well as from the perspective of their fans who are receiving their messages with both sports and commercial character. Although studies focused on athlete's communication on social media and audience reactions to it have been conducted in other countries, similar studies have not yet been conducted in the Czech Republic. Athletes' communication via social networks and its commercial potential is a topic of current interest. Exploring it is beneficial, and this work will expand the body of knowledge of the subject. It will also help to show the regional specifics of sports- related communication via social media and the commercialization of sports-related content. The research consists of two parts: the first is a content analysis of selected athletes' Facebook pages, which encoded data over the course of one year in order to preclude distortion of the results due to seasonality. The second part is an analysis of interviews with athletes and some of their representatives. Both parts are mutually complementary and expand...

abstract: College sports in America represent a multibillion dollar industry. Recruiting collegiate student-athletes not only is costly for university teams, but is integral for their long-term success. Universities spend substantial amounts of money to recruit student-athletes, yet relatively little academic work has focused on understanding the athletic recruiting process. While NCAA policy regulates when communication is allowed between coaches and student-athletes, there is a lack of literature investigating what the communicative aspects of athletic recruiting entail. Thus, the purpose of this dissertation is to unpack the student-athlete experience of collegiate athletic recruitment. It builds on theoretical work from organizational and interpersonal communication, as well as management and marketing, to extend existing knowledge of student-athletes’ college choice. Specifically, a conceptual model is presented that includes how student-athletes’ expectations and relationships during athletic recruitment contribute to an overall affinity for the university that, in turn, influences choice. Thirty Division I student-athletes from six different sports participated in focus groups to discuss their recruitment experiences. Taking a grounded theory approach to the focus group transcripts, thematic analysis illuminated what was most memorable for student-athletes about their recruitment, what expectations they had for the process, and what relational benefits they sought when making their college choice decision. Findings reinforced the prominence of communication in the recruitment process, and indicated the importance of interpersonal relationships, authentic communication, and a customized recruiting experience. This work represents the start of a scholarly trajectory which will further conceptualize and test the relational elements of athletic recruiting. Future directions, as well as theoretical and practical implications, are discussed. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Communication 2019