logging in or signing up Real Comm Chapter 3 Final arussell Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 302 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 13, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Chapter 3 : Chapter 3 Language and Communication Chapter Objectives : Understand the power of language Identify the five functional competencies Recognize and address communication problems Understand that language reflects, builds on and determines context Chapter Objectives Language : The system of symbols (words) that we use to think about and communicate experiences and feelings Language The Nature of Language : Language is symbolic Words have multiple meanings Denotative meanings Connotative meanings Thought informs language and vice versa (cognitive language) The Nature of Language The Nature of Language : Language is ruled by grammar Phonological rules Syntactic rules Language is bound by context The Nature of Language The Functions of Language : Communication acquisition Learn words of a language Learn to use words appropriately and effectively in the context of the situation The Functions of Language Functional Communication Competencies : Functional Communication Competencies Using language as a means of control Using language to share information Questioning Describing Reinforcing Withholding Functional Communication Competencies : Functional Communication Competencies Using language to express feelings Using language to express creativity Using language as a form of ritual Problems with Language : Problems with Language Abstraction and meaning High- and Low-level abstractions Evasion Equivocation Euphemism Slang/Jargon Problems with Language : Problems with Language Situation and meaning Semantics Pragmatics Limits of Labeling Problems with Language : Problems with Language Confusing facts, opinions, and inferences Fact: something true and verifiable Opinion: personal evaluations Inferences: conclusions about what we observe The Dangers of Biased Language : The Dangers of Biased Language Biased language openly excludes or implies something negative about certain groups. Political correctness may not be the solution as it can focus attention on rhetorical arguments. Language in Context : Language in Context Language reflects context (Have a variety of speech repertoires) Language builds on context (Adjust language to situation) Language determines context (Choose formal / informal language) Language in Context : Language in Context The relational context The situational context High language: formal, polite, or “mainstream” language Low language: easy going language for more comfortable environments Language in Context : Language in Context The cultural context Culture, words, and thought Sapir-Whorf hypothesis Linguistic determinism/relativity High and Low Context cultures Language in Context : Language in Context The cultural context (cont.) Gender and language Interruptions Qualifiers, hedges, disclaimers Tag Questions Resistance Messages Geography and language Accommodation Language in Context : Language in Context Technology as Context When using technology, you must use strong, clear language to make up for lack of nonverbal cues English has become the language of technology Acronyms and emoticons can enhance communication You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Real Comm Chapter 3 Final arussell Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 302 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (0) Dislike it (0) Added: May 13, 2009 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description No description available. Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Chapter 3 : Chapter 3 Language and Communication Chapter Objectives : Understand the power of language Identify the five functional competencies Recognize and address communication problems Understand that language reflects, builds on and determines context Chapter Objectives Language : The system of symbols (words) that we use to think about and communicate experiences and feelings Language The Nature of Language : Language is symbolic Words have multiple meanings Denotative meanings Connotative meanings Thought informs language and vice versa (cognitive language) The Nature of Language The Nature of Language : Language is ruled by grammar Phonological rules Syntactic rules Language is bound by context The Nature of Language The Functions of Language : Communication acquisition Learn words of a language Learn to use words appropriately and effectively in the context of the situation The Functions of Language Functional Communication Competencies : Functional Communication Competencies Using language as a means of control Using language to share information Questioning Describing Reinforcing Withholding Functional Communication Competencies : Functional Communication Competencies Using language to express feelings Using language to express creativity Using language as a form of ritual Problems with Language : Problems with Language Abstraction and meaning High- and Low-level abstractions Evasion Equivocation Euphemism Slang/Jargon Problems with Language : Problems with Language Situation and meaning Semantics Pragmatics Limits of Labeling Problems with Language : Problems with Language Confusing facts, opinions, and inferences Fact: something true and verifiable Opinion: personal evaluations Inferences: conclusions about what we observe The Dangers of Biased Language : The Dangers of Biased Language Biased language openly excludes or implies something negative about certain groups. Political correctness may not be the solution as it can focus attention on rhetorical arguments. Language in Context : Language in Context Language reflects context (Have a variety of speech repertoires) Language builds on context (Adjust language to situation) Language determines context (Choose formal / informal language) Language in Context : Language in Context The relational context The situational context High language: formal, polite, or “mainstream” language Low language: easy going language for more comfortable environments Language in Context : Language in Context The cultural context Culture, words, and thought Sapir-Whorf hypothesis Linguistic determinism/relativity High and Low Context cultures Language in Context : Language in Context The cultural context (cont.) Gender and language Interruptions Qualifiers, hedges, disclaimers Tag Questions Resistance Messages Geography and language Accommodation Language in Context : Language in Context Technology as Context When using technology, you must use strong, clear language to make up for lack of nonverbal cues English has become the language of technology Acronyms and emoticons can enhance communication