Comm203 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Computer lap in Bolton 111 on 1/25 Bolton computer lab (Near the sentry tree?) Informative speechesLinear Model vs Transaction Model Sender -> Channel -> Receiver Encoding & Decoding Encode: Assign words to an idea and speaking/writing those words Decode: Listen or read words, think about them, turn into mental image Message: Verbal and nonverbal behaviors that are interpreted with meaning

Define three ways of knowing 1.Empiricism: Discovering things through direct experience. Fine for developing personal opinion, but cannot be used for opinions that pertain to everyone as each person has their own perspective. 2.Authority: Without the ability to know everything we must rely on figures of authority or "experts". Experts can be wrong as they are also human 3.Science: Combines empiricism with logical thought to know. Uses systematic observation. Define four goals of scie...

Repatriation is...the process of preparing expatriates to return home from a global assignment What are the most important factors that affect HRM in international markets?Culture, economic systems, education & skill levels, and political & legal systems Why would one expand into global markets?Profits (cheaper in other countries, outsourcing, etc.), to avoid recession or losses from economic shifts, taxes and tax laws differ from country to country, avoiding regulations (human rights...

What are the four categories of human communication Dyadic, small group, mass communication, public speaking How is public speaking similar to conversation You organize your thought logically, tailor your message to your audience, tell a story for maximum impact, and adapt to listener's feedback. How can you deal with nervousness Acquire speaking experience, prepare, think positively , use the power of visualization, know that nervousness is not visible, don't expect perfection

Communication Exam #2 Readings Smith et al. (1998) NTVS 1. FOUR FOUNDATIONS OF STUDY a. 1- TV violence contributes to harmful effects on viewers b. 2- Three types of harmful effects can occur from viewing TV violence i. Learning aggressive attitudes and behaviors ii. Desensitization to violence iii. Increased fear of being victimized by violence c. 3- Not all violence poses the same degree of risk of these harmful effects i. Attractive perpetrator: increases aggression ii. Attractive ...

Read CH15 and bring printed course packet in Binder to class on 1/23 (MONDAY) Computer lap in Bolton 111 on 1/25 Bolton computer lab (Near the sentry tree?) Informative speechesLinear Model vs Transaction Model Sender -> Channel -> Receiver Encoding & Decoding Encode: Assign words to an idea and speaking/writing those words Decode: Listen or read words, think about them, turn into mental image Message: Verbal and nonverbal behaviors that are interpreted with meaning

Define three ways of knowing 1.Empiricism: Discovering things through direct experience. Fine for developing personal opinion, but cannot be used for opinions that pertain to everyone as each person has their own perspective. 2.Authority: Without the ability to know everything we must rely on figures of authority or "experts". Experts can be wrong as they are also human 3.Science: Combines empiricism with logical thought to know. Uses systematic observation. Define four goals of scie...

Repatriation is...the process of preparing expatriates to return home from a global assignment What are the most important factors that affect HRM in international markets?Culture, economic systems, education & skill levels, and political & legal systems Why would one expand into global markets?Profits (cheaper in other countries, outsourcing, etc.), to avoid recession or losses from economic shifts, taxes and tax laws differ from country to country, avoiding regulations (human rights...

What are the four categories of human communication Dyadic, small group, mass communication, public speaking How is public speaking similar to conversation You organize your thought logically, tailor your message to your audience, tell a story for maximum impact, and adapt to listener's feedback. How can you deal with nervousness Acquire speaking experience, prepare, think positively , use the power of visualization, know that nervousness is not visible, don't expect perfection At...

1b. Your job is to coordinate a charity drive for a retirement village. § Who could you seek information from? § What documents from last year’s event could you use to collect information for this event? 2a. Identify three (3) communication methods and three (3) types of communication equipment used in a workplace. Communication Methods Communication Equipment 2b. Provide one (1) communication method and any relevant equipment that would be required to communicate with: i. inter...