Category: Communication
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Professor-Student Communication Using Technology
Table of Contents Introduction Blackboard Registration Conclusion Reference List Introduction To begin with, it should be said that innovative technologies have become an essential part of modern life. Innovations have entered all the spheres of human life (education is not an exception) and have made it easier. No one dares to say that innovative technologies…
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Elaborated vs. Restricted Codes in Communication
Elaborated and restricted codes are specific forms of language and speech in particular social contexts, including in different orders of meanings. Basil Bernstein claims that English social classes demonstrate a diverse knowledge of each mode of speech and its social and educational consequences (Neuliep). Even though the codes are often referred to as interchangeable, they…
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Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication in Various Cultures
The 8th and 9th chapters of the book Communication Between Cultures deal with the verbal and non-verbal communication types and their peculiarities. Both these channels of communication allow people to exchange information and transmit different messages. However, it is necessary to note that both languages and non-verbal signals that are the primary means of these…
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Communication Technology and Globalization
Globalization is the impact of spurt of advancement in communication technology. The communication growth is so rapid that globalization has to double step in attaining the pace with such technology achievements. Technological inventions of very recent past now look like decade old when compared to current advancements and inventions. Communication technology has become a driving…
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Strategies To Increase Interpersonal Communication Skills With Community Partners
When meeting community partners, public health leaders must be aware of their limitations on communication skills. Some strategies that can improve interpersonal communication skills with community partners include active listening, minding one’s body language, respecting others, and requesting feedback. Active listening involves paying attention, avoiding distractive thoughts and external factors, not preparing a rebuttal, and…
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Digital Communication and Private Conversations
The concept of digital communication developed much with advanced technology. Digital electronics and the internet improved the speed of communication and accessibility to a broader audience. According to Tufts University Relations (n.d.), one advantage of digital messaging is the speed with which one receives a response from the recipient. One issue that cropped up is…
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Communication: Notions of the Public Sphere
Public communication becomes possible when individuals enter the public sphere to deliver messages to other people or groups. In its turn, a public sphere is a social place where citizens gather and express their views on political, social, and economic matters (Crossley and Roberts, 2004). The concept of the public sphere that evolved during the…
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Barriers to Cross-Cultural Communication
With 195 countries spread across the globe, where each constitutes a host of a specific culture, understanding them can be difficult. Each conforms to a set of norms and behaviors considered as the backbone of their foundation and history. These include the beliefs, mentality, and customs of the individuals under each of their groups (Kreuz…
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Aspects of Cross Cultural Communication
Introduction We live in the world that is inhabited by millions of people who exist under different conditions and in different environments. We also live in the world that is characterized by the extreme diversity of landscapes and weather conditions. These facts could not but impact peoples mentality and the way they perceive the surrounding…
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Ethics in Information and Communications Technology
Case Study: Jailbreaking ‘Jailbreaking’ describes how to hack the operating system of a device to remove the restrictions placed on them by the manufacturers; if you jailbreak an iPhone you can run any apps on it rather than just those which have been approved by Apple. Apple have argued that jailbreaking prevents the company from…