Spinuzzi, C;
Guile, D;
(2019)
Fourth-Generation Activity Theory: An Integrative Literature Review and Implications for Professional Communication.
In:
2019 IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm).
(pp. pp. 37-45).
IEEE: Aachen, Germany.
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Abstract
Activity theory in its “third generation” (3GAT) has been used extensively to analyze case studies in professional communication and related fields such as information systems, workforce education, and computer-supported cooperative work. Yet 3GAT has known limits, and these limits are making it difficult to model, assess, and make recommendations for such cases. In this paper, we discuss these limitations, then overview and synthesize recent research pointing to a fourth generation of activity (4GAT). We find that this literature has two main foci: (1) Peer and social production and (2) Networked organization of labor and production. We conclude by offering implications for professional communication.
| Type: | Proceedings paper |
|---|---|
| Title: | Fourth-Generation Activity Theory: An Integrative Literature Review and Implications for Professional Communication |
| Event: | IEEE International Professional Communication Conference (ProComm) |
| Location: | Aachen, GERMANY |
| Dates: | 23 July 2019 - 26 July 2019 |
| Open access status: | An open access version is available from UCL Discovery |
| DOI: | 10.1109/ProComm.2019.00012 |
| Publisher version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/ProComm.2019.00012 |
| Language: | English |
| Additional information: | This version is the author accepted manuscript. For information on re-use, please refer to the publisher’s terms and conditions. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Education, Practice and Society |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10090672 |
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