Communications

Throughout history there has been a constant need among humans to create an avenue by which we share a connection of commonalities and differences. This desired avenue may be reflected through the exchanging of language with another which is commonly known as, communication. During this time there have been a wide variety of technological advancements invented for the purpose of connection. A newly emerging media term called transmedia authored by Henry Jenkins, was analyzed within this study. Transmedia is a method that communicates different portions of a fictional story each across different media. This thesis was conducted for the purpose of determining if transmedia could be applied to Christian missions for further dispersion of the Gospel message globally. These core goals summarize the research questions for this study. The core method used within this study to determine the use of transmedia is Jenkins Seven Principles of Transmedia which include Spreadability vs. Drillability, Continuity vs. Multiplicity, Immersion vs. Extractability, Worldbuilding, Seriality, Subjectivity and Performance. These principles assisted in establishing the criteria for how a transmedia story world is built and the methods used in doing so. The results showed that transmedia could be applied to a non-fictional story world and could also be used within Christian missions. However, there were limitations present in building a non-fictional transmedia story that was already created and where the message would still maintain its authenticity. The results concluded that in order to overcome this limitation then fictional elements, such as portraying a character from a different perspective, would be incorporated within the non-fictional story world. Therefore, the message would maintain its authenticity but the audience would be given the opportunity to engage and become involved LOST IN TRANS'MEDIA' 7 within the story world based upon the fictional elements. This ultimately allows for social exchange to occur where a variety of cultures and people groups are reached based upon the variety offered. As a result, further dispersion of the Gospel occurs.

ABSTRACT
The words people use to describe indirect human experiences and how narratives play a role are examined within qualitative research. The problem is that some people have difficulty communicating indirect experiences, and few studies have examined the issue. The purpose of this qualitative narrative research study was to examine how people who encountered indirect communication in their lived experiences can communicate the indirect experiences and messages they received. The theory guiding this study is the indirect communication theory as it relates to Communicating Indirect Feelings (CIF). The definition of CIF is how people attempt to communicate indirect feelings for shared meaning with others. The research questions explored how people who have experienced indirect experiences engage with storytelling attempts, whether or not the storyteller felt as though shared meaning occurred when indirect experiences were described through storytelling, and a metacognitive exploration of what the storyteller felt they were able to adequately communicate about their indirect experience. The results indicated people can communicate indirect experiences. Future research ideas include participant reactions, trust, and intentionality.
Keywords: communicating, CIF, experiences, feelings, indirect, storytelling

The following review of visual charts revolves around a semiotic analysis of words and their evoked meanings. In our language, we have many words to explain what we see and feel. Oftentimes people have difficulty describing what they are feeling. This author has developed an idea of finding a way to communicate indirect feelings (CIF) which is explored in this paper with the hope of finding ways to CIF. Semantics, Burke's theory of identification, a review of the chart types used, and a review of visualizations are included. Join the author in this exploration as the vague becomes visual.