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Classroom Communication

WORLD LITERATURE

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Communication Defined1. Process of creating a symbol

systems that convey information and meaning.

2. the imparting or exchanging of information or news.

3. means of connection between people or places, in particular.

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Effective Communication•A Guide to Effective Communication

•https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwjAAgGi-90

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Communication Activity #1: Telephone

Person A will start with a short message to be passed along. This message will be passed along through the whole class. The last person will say the message out loud. How was this message communicated? Was the message changed? If so, why?

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Culture Defined• Defined as symbols of expression that

individuals, groups, and societies use to make sense of daily life and to articulate their values.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9waEeSQqZU4

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQQtoyStMe4

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Shannon Weaver Model of Communication

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Communication Activity #2•Person A will face the board, person B will face the back of the room with a

piece of paper and a pencil. Person A will tell Person B what to draw. Person B must draw what is described but cannot say anything or ask questions, just listen intently.

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Communication Activity #2 - Switch

• Person A will face the board, person B will face the back of the room with a piece of paper and a pencil. Person A will tell Person B what to draw. Person B must draw what is described but cannot say anything or ask questions, just listen intently.

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Activity #2 Discussion

•Which was easier? One way or two way communication?

•What problems did you experience...

• In the one way communication?

• In the two way communication?

•Based on this experience, how is culture related to communication?

•What would you do differently in the way you communicate to make this activity work better?

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Understanding “The Connection”•To understand the culture – communication connection, we need to

understand the “realities” of each culture; that is what does each culture value?

•How do you communicate your culture?

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Assignment•Share your culture with the class by

creating a visual project as well as a verbal presentation.

•Your project must include pictures and symbols that represent your culture, values, and beliefs so that people can really know you well.

•See assignment sheet for details.

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