Glossary

Aristotelian concept associated with persuasion; the emotive aspects of the speech

and audience. (1)

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

Participatory governance focuses on deepening democratic engagement through the

participation of citizens in the processes of governance with the state.

According to Jenny Stewart, Professor of Public Policy, in The Dilemmas of Engagement: The Role of Consultation in Governance, ‘Participatory governance’ denotes forms of governance in which non-governmental actors (usually ‘citizens’) are empowered to use the resources of the State to make decisions about matters that directly concern them.

The tendency of some audience members to identify with media figures (such as

celebrities or fictional characters) as though an interpersonal relationship has been

established. A situation whereby audience members develop a sense of kinship or

friendship with media personalities. A type of "relationship" which exists between

television viewers and media performers (for example, talk show hosts, entertainers,

sports stars). (1)

(1) Glossary of communication, University of Jyväskylä

A documented strategy for business continuity in the event of a widespread outbreak of

a dangerous infectious disease.