1. Chapter 4 Connecting through Verbal Communication
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2. The Importance of Language
Language is a structured system of signs, sounds, gestures, or marks used to express ideas and feelings among people within a community
Language is powerful
Names vs. name calling
Language impacts thought
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3. Language Is Powerful Muted Group Theory Style-Switch
My husband and grandchildren fossil collecting

4. The Elements of Language
Sound
Words
Grammar
Meaning
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5. Meanings Are in People
Denotation is the common meaning associated with a word—standard dictionary meaning. Connotation—subjective meaning of a word, what a word suggests is based on the context in which the word is used.
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6. The Ladder of Abstraction
Life
Human
Person
Employee
Roommate
Friend
Best Friend
Derek
Abstract
Concrete
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7. Language-Based Barriers to Communication
Language Can Cause Polarization- view things in terms of extremes
Pendulum effect
Language Can be Sexist or Homophobic
Culture Affects Language Use
High context- meaning of communication inferred from the situation
Low context- meaning of communication inferred from the messages sent
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8. Language Commonalities and Obscurities
Commonalities in background, experience, and attitudes
Words mean different things to different people
Meanings of words change from time to time
Regional differences exist
Idioms
Slang
Jargon
Euphemism
Doublespeak
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9. Activity Together, let’s create a list of examples of the following:
Slang
Euphemisms
Jargon
Idioms
Doublespeak
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10. Chapter 4
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