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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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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SENIOR PROJECT ESSAY IMPORTANCE OF LIBRARIES The definition of a “good time” is different for everyone‚ but for me its reading a good book‚ fiction‚ non-fiction‚ biographies‚ history‚ religious books‚ comics anything . When I came to America in July 2013‚ I was fascinated to see a lot of different things and one of them were libraries‚ since I have a passion for reading books
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SATISFACTION OF SENIOR TOURISTS FOR TRAVELING OVERSEAS I Gusti Bagus‚ Rai Utama Postgraduate Student (P.hD in Tourism)‚ Udayana University and Lecturer of Economy and Humanities Department Dhyana Pura University‚ Bali ABSTRACT Senior tourist is potential‚ this is due to the improvement quality of life‚ and the quality of medical technology‚ increasing of income‚ and other factors that impact to human life expectancy is getting longer. The study is related to senior travelers which
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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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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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set foot in their own unknown land that we call "growing up." This speech will be relatively short in order that you can grasp what it really mean. Graduates‚ today you bring pride and honor to your parents‚to your teachers‚ to your alma matter‚ and most of all‚ to yourself. For today you have proven one thing that only you could do. You have proven to us that you can. As I was requested to deliver an inspirational speech‚ I reminisced about the 14 years after I graduated La Camelle School
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Indirect speech: Statements Note applying to all indirect speech exercises. When the speaker says you‚ and the person spoken to is not identified‚ it is good practice for the student to assume that the remark was made to himself. you will then become I/me or we/us. ‘You can phone from the office‚’ he said. He said I could phone from his office. This must not‚ of course‚ be done when the person spoken to is identified: ‘You can phone from my office‚ Ann‚’ he said.
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