Davis
A. Foulger
Adjunct Professor
(Fall,
2004)
Communications
Department
Adelphi University
Dr. Foulger develops and studies computer-mediated human communication systems. He currently teaches on a adjunct basis at Brooklyn College and is the principal of Evolutionary Media, a consultancy focused on helping organizations create effective media use profiles for their various stakeholders. He is a past co-chair of the Human Communication Technology Division of the National Communication Association, the current chair of the Communication and Technology Interest Group in ECA , and recipient of the best paper award at the 2006 meeting of the Media Ecology Association. His research program focuses on the invention and evolution of communications media (including computer-mediated communication systems) and the effects of our media choices on relationships, organizations, and communities. The primary focus of that research program, at present, is completion of the book Characteristics of Media: the message beneath. Most of his recent papers are related to that effort and are available online. Other books are planned. He enjoys reading, bicycling, building web sites, writing, and music (both singing tenor and playing the viola).
Class Moodle: discussion/learning environment
Davis' News
- 13 July 2009
- I start teaching a new section of Media Criticism at Brooklyn College today. I am really looking forward to a great summer semester.
- 12 July 2009
- Today is a pretty big day for me. After nearly a year and a half of dislocation, all the big pieces of my office are in place and I can really work again. There are lots of little things left to do, and a lot of my time is dedicated to providing post-surgical care to my partner, Joan, but I'm looking forward to doing a lot of good work here.
- 11 July 2009
- My son Sam, a professional musician in Portland, OR, plays regularly with several different groups. You can find song samples and information about his upcoming dates on his web site: http://sam.foulger.info.
- 23 June 2009
- Joan's second surgery for lung cancer went very well. You can find details of the operation and her full treatment at http://fyberspace.biz/joan/.
- 23 June 2009
- The Media Ecology Association meeting went very well. The paper I presented there was very well received. I'll be posting it soon. Watch this space.
- 18 June 2009
- I'm presently in St. Louis for the annual conference of the Media Ecology Association. I give a competitively selected presentation in the morning on nonverbal communication in online media. I hope to post it online soon. I drove out from New York on Tuesday and spent Wednesday visiting ancient native American constructions in West Virginia and Ohio (Adema and Hopewell cultures). For me, at any rate, fascinating stuff. These are places I've been planning to visit for years. It was nice being able to fit it in. I return to New York Sunday (expect to arrive Monday). Joan has her next cancer surgery on Tuesday, June 23.
Courses taught in previous semesters:
| Fall, 2004 | Media Criticism | Undergraduate |