Capturing and Conveying Chamorro Cultural Knowledge Using Social Media

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Author(s): Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca (School of Library and Information Science, San Jose State University, USA)and James Parrish (Graduate School of Computer and Information Sciences, Nova Southeastern University, USA)
Copyright: 2014
Pages: 18
Source title: Digital Arts and Entertainment: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-4666-6114-1.ch074

Keywords: Digital Communications / Digital Media / Information Science Reference / Media & Communications

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Abstract

The Chamorro people have a long history and rich cultural traditions that have survived the affects of colonization and loss of political control. However, these traditions are in danger of being lost if they are not passed from one generation to the next. The purpose of this study is to understand if information and communication technologies, specifically social media, are used to capture and convey Chamorro cultural knowledge. Two data collection methods were used to understand the type(s) of Chamorro cultural knowledge that is valued, and what social media is used by the Chamorro people today to capture and convey cultural knowledge. The results indicate that the Chamorro people today share the core Chamorro cultural values, and do use information and communication technologies, including social media to capture and convey Chamorro cultural knowledge.

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