1. Defining Communication Theories Cognitive Dissonance Theory Cognitive Dissonance Theory argues that the experience of dissonance (or incompatible beliefs and actions) is aversive and people are highly motivated to avoid it. In their efforts to avoid feelings of dissonance‚ people will avoid hearing views that oppose their own‚ change their beliefs to match their actions‚ and seek reassurance after making a difficult decision. Communication Accommodation Theory This theoretical perspective examines
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designed this building for it not to be just the tallest building in the world but for it to have the most floors too. A.2.b. They designed this building to top the CN Tower in Toronto‚ Canada‚ which is 1‚815 feet (553m.) with 147 floors‚ now the second tallest single-standing structure in the world. A.3. At 5‚000‚000 square feet‚ the Burj Khalifa
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College graduates are increasingly being asked to give presentations as part of their job interviews • Internet & other technologies has not reduced the need for pubic speaking The tradition of public speaking • Oldest handbook on effective speech was written on papyrus in Egypt 4‚500yrs ago. • Eloquence was highly prized in ancient India‚ Africa & china as well as Aztecs and other pre-European cultures of north & south America • Greece and Rome essential role in education & life • Aristotle’s
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considered absences. Participation: MANDATORY. Completion of all On Line work and participation in all classroom activities are necessary to pass the class Make-up speeches cannot be allowed: Time scheduling is too constricted to allow it. Speech outlines will NOT be accepted late. All major speeches must be completed on the scheduled day‚ to pass this class. Assignments: All other assignments must be on time to get full credit. Plagiarism: Policies on cheating and plagiarism will
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Part of the function of a speech is to be memorable and have an impact on its audience. At times‚ this can extend beyond those who actually saw it and lead to it affecting culture on a higher level. In this case‚ the speech has become valued. Several things‚ including historical context and actual quality‚ can contribute to this. As the intrinsic value of media is not objective‚ ‘value’ here relates to how and why the speech became acknowledged as important. A speech can only remain valuable when
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come back in a few days to give our vivas and 8th sem exams. But then I guess we have to make do with what we have‚ and I’m happy that I got a chance to speak to all my friends from college on this occasion I think that a farewell speech is probably the ONLY speech where students actually listen to the speaker (well I am hoping at least that is the case right now!) Now that I have your undivided attention‚ let me share a few experiences I had during the past 4 years of my life in K.J Somaiya
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interview or an important talk with a friend‚ do you ever ask yourself “why did I shake his hand” or “I should have spoken more clearly and slowed down?” After watching Amy Cuddy Your body language shapes who you are‚ I believe the main purpose of the speech was to teach people a valuable tool while interacting with others. She emphasizes a lot about the way you present yourself and even the choice of posture you choose. While interacting with others‚ people gather personal opinions of you when they are
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less homework‚ or infact no homework overall. Did you know that roughly 30% of students in the US reportedly spend 2 or more hours on homework each night? Why should we have to slave away in school for 7 straight hours which is 240 minutes or 25‚200 seconds and then get another 2 hours of homework. Don’t lie teachers we’ve all heard you complaining how you go home and mark homework for hours and hours and hours‚ wouldn’t you rather go home spend time with your loved ones? Also you sometimes moan at
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referring to something to the left‚ you might gesture towards the left Affect Displays – Movements of the facial area that convey emotional meaning‚ such as smiling or frowning Regulators – Behaviors that monitor‚ control‚ coordinate‚ or maintain the speech of another individual‚ such as nodding your head to inform the speaker to keep on speaking Adaptors – Satisfy some personal need‚ such as scratching to relieve an itch Facial Expressions – Convey emotions‚ such as happiness‚ contempt‚ interest
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Jonathan Rueff July 8‚ 2013 I felt I was well prepared for my first speech‚ I knew my research very well and felt like my arrangement and flow throughout the speech was well organized. If I had to change a couple of things I would definitely change my emotional approach. I felt like I didn’t change my tone of voice. I think that was the case because I was nervous coming into my speech and towards the end I was more comfortable and I started to change my voice and my emotional approach was better
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