COM 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Jargon, Linguistic Relativity, Proxemics
7 May 2016
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Linguistic relativity - pwoplw from different language communities perceive the world differently. Challenges presented by language ( see txt for more info) Exclusionary language bypassing ambiguity slang and jargon intensional orientation static evaluation polarization. Extensional orientation : de-emphasizing labels in perception awareness of abstraction : consider how your language might be unclear specificity : emphasis on direct language flexibility : being adaptive to change perception checking : see unit on perception. Person centeredness- language use adapted to a particular person. Dual perspective -also can be applied situational/short term via perspective taking. First written assignment - due : wed 3/2 analyze and discuss person centeredness in your verbal communication with someone with whom you have a close relationship will be done through mycommunicationlab. the assignment will be made available tonight. Oculesics = eye gaze ( go online and get rest of notes) Specific meanings communicated by time e. g. being late for a date.
