1. Friday, 9/4/09 Today’s Speakers of the Day:
4th: Mike & Gunnar
6th: Dennis & Alisha
7th: Amber B & Kassidy
J: No Journal Revision & Edit Grade this week.
Current Events
*Communication Model DUE
*VERBAL COMMUNICATION QUIZ at end of class

2. REVIEW FROM YESTERDAY Friday, 9/4/09 Symbols Meanings Change
Specialized language
Include/exclude
build up/put down
Reveal/conceal
Now that we know our words have different meanings, depending on who we use them with and where we are, what else do we need to know about using them (speaking)?

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Language Registers
A register is a variety of language used for a particular purpose or in a particular social setting
There are different times or settings in which we choose to use different registers.
There are 5 different language registers

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1. Static Register This style of communications RARELY or NEVER changes. It is “frozen” in time and content. e.g. the Pledge of Allegiance, the Lord’s Prayer, the Preamble to the US Constitution, the Alma Mater, a bibliographic reference, laws .

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2. Formal Register This language is used in formal settings and is one-way in nature. This use of language usually follows a commonly accepted format. It is usually impersonal and formal. Common formats for this register are speeches, sermons, rhetorical statements and questions, pronouncements made by judges,  announcements.

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3.Consultative Register This is a standard form of communication. Users engage in a mutually accepted structure of communications. It is formal and societal expectations accompany the users of this speech. It is professional discourse. e.g. when strangers meet, communications between a superior and a subordinate, doctor & patient, lawyer & client, lawyer & judge, teacher & student, counselor & client.

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4. Casual Register This is informal language used by peers and friends. Slang, vulgarities and colloquialisms are normal. This is “group” language. One must be a member to engage in this register. e.g. buddies, teammates, chats and s, and blogs, and letters to friends.

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5. Intimate Register: This communication is private. It is reserved for close family members or intimate people. e.g. husband & wife, boyfriend & girlfriend, siblings, parent & children.

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Rule of Language Use: One can usually transition from one language register to an adjacent one without encountering repercussions. However, skipping one or more levels is usually considered inappropriate and even offensive. 
Source: Montano-Harmon, M. R. “Developing English for Academic Purposes” California State University, Fullerton.

10. Verbal Communication Role Plays
Friday, 9/4/09
Verbal Communication Role Plays
One group acts out how you would talk to your parents about one of the following situations and one acts out how you would talk to your friends:
Auto accident
Party
Taking an exam