1. CM206 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS UNIT 4 SEMINAR August 3 rd term, 2011

2. Which type of bird are you?  1. Lark (early riser, early to bed)  2. Owl (late riser, late to bed)  3. Hummingbird (in between) 2 Opening Poll

3. 3 Agenda Welcome! AgendaMinutes Opening5 Student Questions15 Review Unit 35 View Unit 425 Preview Unit 55 Wrap Up5

4. 4 Announcements Unit 3 Lesson 2 Perform Activity issues and clarification

5. 5 Prior to the attending live seminar, or reviewing the seminar recording, complete the following tasks: 1.Check your grades and think about your performance in Unit 3: Where did you do well and where did you struggle? What would help you do even better in this current unit? 2.Read the Unit 4 Overview, Seminar, and Discussion pages. 3.Read the Unit 4 Prepare sections and recommended textbook pages. 4.Read any postings already in the discussion board. 5.Complete as many Unit 4 activities as you can prior to the seminar. 6.Write down at least two questions you would like answers to in the seminar. Student Preparation and Questions CHAT: Type one of your questions into the chat window.

6. 6 Overview (including Survey) Seminar Discussion A situation in your life where the guidelines for improving perception and communication could guard against misperceptions UNIT 3 Review: Influence of Perception on IC Lesson 1 Identify elements of the perceptual process in personal and professional situations 45-90 min. Lesson 2 Explain instances of effective and ineffective communication in terms of the principles of self-concept and perception 2-3 hrs.

7. 7 Between Week 1 and 3, on average for all sections: The perceived value of the course increased Confidence decreased, becoming more realistic about the effort needed Positivity decreased a bit, but most comments were positive UNIT 3 Review: Survey Summary = Unit 1= Unit 3

8. 8 Overview Seminar Discussion Journal: Reflect on the process of achieving your week 2 goal and set a new interpersonal communication goal Lesson 1 Apply verbal communication principles to improve effectiveness of communication in personal and professional situations 1-1 3/4 hrs. UNIT 4: What is Verbal Communication?

9. 9 UNIT 4: Lesson 1 Prepare 1. Apply verbal communication principles to improve communication effectiveness 1. All language is symbolic, and therefore (p.95-97): Arbitrary Ambiguous Abstract 2. Principles of verbal communication (p.98-103): Language and culture reflect each other (e.g., linguistic determinism) The meanings of language are subjective Language use is rule-guided (e.g., constitutive and regulative rules) Punctuation shapes meaning 3. Guidelines for improving verbal communication (p.112-116): Engage in dual perspective Own your own feelings and thoughts (“I” language) Respect what others say about their feelings and thoughts Strive for accuracy and clarity (e.g., indexing)

10. 1. Apply verbal communication principles to improve communication effectiveness 10 UNIT 4: Lesson 1 Practice Ed’s rule: doing his job shows commitment to the company. Manager’s rule: attending an important event shows commitment to the company. Ed’s rule: new employees should be given time to learn company expectations. Manager’s rule: set expectations for new company employees immediately. Ed’s rule: an R.S.V.P. demonstrates the importance of an event. Manager’s rule: sending a formal invitation communicates the importance of an event. Ed’s rule: family obligations have to come first. Manager’s rule: family obligations are secondary to professional obligations. Watch Item 1 video: “Ed Misses the Banquet”

11. 11 The Practice and Perform activities are open book and untimed. So, consult the textbook and online information in a separate browser window or tab as you do them. Read the Practice and Perform item questions carefully to help you select the best answer. If you don’t understand the feedback in a Practice item, ask me about it and I will try to explain it. Complete your Unit 4 work early and get a head start on Unit 5, which will require a greater time commitment. UNIT 4: Tips for Success

12. 12 Overview Seminar Discussion Journal: A situation in your life where the guidelines for improving nonverbal communication could guard against misinterpretation. Lesson 1 Identify verbal and nonverbal elements in personal and professional situations 1-2 hrs. Lesson 2 Identify nonverbal communication principles in personal and professional situations 1-2 hrs. Lesson 3 Explain instances of effective and ineffective communication in terms of how verbal and nonverbal elements work together 2-4 hrs. UNIT 5 Preview: What is Nonverbal Communication?

13. Unit 4 The World Of Words: Chapter 4 Google Images http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD- ghRSpw4s&feature=channel

14. Symbolic Nature of Language Words are symbols Google Images

15. 3 Characteristics of Symbols 1: Symbols are arbitrary -Words by themselves have no meaning -Changes over time? Goolge Images

16. 3 Characteristics of Symbols 2: Symbols are ambiguous -Jeff was late to a meeting, which started at 3 PM; what time did he arrive? -Beck raked and bagged a lot of leaves; how many bags did you end up with? -Jennifer just graduated college and makes a good salary; how much does Jennifer make?

17. 3 Characteristics of Symbols 3: Symbols are abstract - Words are not the things they represent “You misunderstood. Our ad says that we can help you get out of debt.”

18. 4 Principals of Verbal Communication Language & culture reflect each other - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owGykVbfgUE The meanings of language are subjective Google Images

19. 4 Principals of Verbal Communication Language is rule –guided: Regulative Rules & Constitutive Rules Punctuation shapes meaning: Demand/withdraw pattern Google Images

20. Symbolic Activities Symbols create words and meanings Google Images

21. 5 Symbolic Activities Language Defines - http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=iLpwW UKm6KA http://www.youtube.c om/watch?v=iLpwW UKm6KA Language Evaluates Language Organizes Perceptions Language Allows Hypothetical Thought Language Allows Self- Reflection

22. Speech Communities Gender Speech Community - Socialization - Practice - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoC8FTLKSI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGoC8FTLKSI - Misunderstandings Google Images

23. Guidelines for Improving Verbal Communication Engage in dual perspective Own your thoughts and feelings Respect what others say about their thoughts and feelings Strive for accuracy and clarity - The law of abstraction - Qualify language

24. 24 AgendaMinutes Opening5  Student Questions15  Review Unit 35  View Unit 425  Preview Unit 55  Wrap Up5  Poll Question How many of you still have questions? Post your questions in “Course Questions” discussion board Have a great week!  Yes  No (Link in Course Home menu) Wrap Up