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Week 2 Paper Training

Script:

Last week, when we discussed self-concept, we addressed the importance of culture in establishing the standards for what we strive for, in terms of setting our goals, and even determining the labels we want to be associated with. The cultural images and ideas around us are the basis of “social comparison,” and this is instrumental to how we evaluate ourselves and establish and maintain self-esteem. This week, we will continue to focus on culture, with an emphasis on the links between culture and communication. To get to the patterns of communication that result from cultural training, you will write a paper about culture this week, where you focus on culture and nonverbal communication and then choose two themes from this list of options:

· Language

· Race and ethnicity

· Social class

· Gender

The paper is worth 7.5 points, which is 7.5% of your overall grade.

Before you begin writing the paper, be sure to:

1) Watch the two videos, one on culture and one on cultural filters.

2) Read chapter 3 in Bevan and Sole and identify two points about culture and communication that you will cover in your paper. You will need to both LIST and EXPLAIN the two themes you chose.

3) Watch at least one of the videos in the “resources” box, under “Week 2 Paper Video Help.”

While reading and watching the videos:

1) Take notes. When you identify the themes that you will cover, remember that you are required to cover nonverbal communication and then two of the following themes – language, race and ethnicity, social class, and gender.

2) Bevan and Sole cover language and gender pretty well. However, if you want to address race and ethnicity or social class, you will be required to spend more time with one of the videos in the “resources” box. If you discuss social class and race and ethnicity, you will need to watch and cite two videos.

3) Make connections between what you read in Bevan and Sole and themes covered in the videos. You might want to make links to the basic principles of effective communication from week 1. You will need to “engage” with the reading and video. If you don’t quite understand what it means to “engage” with course material and cite sources, please review the document titled “Engaging with Course Content,” which can be found in the “resources” section of the culture paper assignment.

Here is some advice about approaching the potential themes you will address with each topic:

Nonverbal communication:

This is covered in chapter 4 in Bevan and Sole (2014). They explain that nonverbal communication is a primary way that we process the messages of others and this typically happens unconsciously. They also list four forms of nonverbal communication, including kinesics, vocalics, haptics, and proxemics. For each, you don’t want to just explain the concept. You want to connect the idea to specific cultural training and/or cultural norms, values and beliefs. For instance, why might extended eye contact have different meaning Japan? Is this a form of kinesics? Does it connect to the ways they convey respect? Explain each concept you use and offer an example to illustrate the point. Finally, explain the significance of each point about nonverbal communication and culture. Try to focus on two concrete points about nonverbal communication and how paying attention to this can help people improve as communicators.

Language:

Bevan and Sole cover language in chapters 1, 3 and 4, but it is covered more extensively in chapter 3. First, define language. Then, make links to language and communication. Consider explaining how language is linked to the idea of the “dominant culture.” If you do this, be sure to explain the idea of dominant culture as well, citing Bevan and Sole. To broaden your knowledge of language, and link it to thought itself, watch the video by linguist Lera Boroditsky. To learn more about linguistic prejudice, which is bias against people who don’t speak in the ways of the dominant culture, watch the video titled “linguistic prejudice.” Instructors will assess you on how well you understand the concept of language and how well you can link it to communication. How can the knowledge you’ve gained from the reading and video help you communicate more effectively?

Race and ethnicity

Bevan and Sole do not address race and ethnicity, but they are both typically linked to culture and styles of communication. In the first video option, we learn about the idea of “racial literacy” and in the second, we hear about race and ethnicity as it relates to acceptance, for our difference, not just our similarities. For each, focus on the ways they address communication specifically and try to make connections to more general points from Bevan and Sole about culture, in terms of values, beliefs, customs, norms, and traditions. For the latter, on similarities, pay attention what it means to ask the question “where are you from?” That seemingly innocent question can be damaging to the receiver. How can the information covered in one or both of these videos help one improve as a communicator? Can you link it to any of the principles of effective/competent communication from week 1?

Social Class

While most people in the United States consider themselves to be “middle class,” social class (like race and ethnicity) are a primary way that we divide people into groups. The social class of which we are a part teach of values, such as what we find attractive, our personal and professional goals, and patterns of communication. The video on linguistic bias starts to address this, as our social class is often linked to the ways we speak, as well as the way we dress. As you write your paper, how can knowledge of social class and its links to communication help one improve as a communicator? Should we pay more or less attention to social class?

Gender

The impact of gender on patterns of communication is a big point of debate among communication scholars. Bevan and Sole focus on whether an individual is more “masculine” or “feminine” in their orientation, instead of focusing on biological sex. Ultimately, what do they have to say about the potential impact of one’s gender orientation and patterns of communication? To learn more about these potential patterns, we strongly advise that you watch one of the videos as they provide more detail about the themes covered in Bevan and Sole and more. For instance, in the video on credibility, Professor Soraya Chemaly argues gender bias structures our world and that we must find ways to overcome it. Focusing on the brain specifically, neuroscientist Sophie Scott contends that gender does not have the type of power others have suggested, as communication is primarily about social grooming, and that men and women both do it. Next, communication specialist Audrey Nelson discusses both how and why women tend to be more indirect and process-/emotion-oriented. Finally, Deborah Tannen, the creator of the “different cultures” hypothesis, explains her research in more detail. In the end, why is all of this information relevant? Does awareness of another’s style, whether they are more “masculine” or “feminine” in their orientation help us improve as a communicator? Why do they contend that being androgynous can help us improve as communicators?

General advice:

1) Be sure to do everything that is required.

a) You must use and cite Bevan and Sole to support you to discuss culture. Students will not likely earn a passing grade if they do not use and cite Bevan and Sole.

b) You must use and cite at least one video.

c) You must explain two points Bevan and Sole made about how culture structures verbal and nonverbal communication. It is highly advised that you begin with a definition of culture as this will help lay down a framework for your overall paper. If you do, try to relate your key points about details about culture to that definition.

d) You must explain how paying attention to culture can help someone improve as a communicator. Don’t just say paying attention to culture will help us improve. Explain exactly how and why this will happen. Whenever possible, use examples to illustrate points. So, perhaps you want to say that Americans often think sustained eye contact is a sign of respect and confidence. However, this is not universal, as we learned that in Japan it can be a sign of disrespect and make other uncomfortable. To improve, we have to be aware of the variance in what eye contact means and how we can convey respect through a certain type of eye contact or perhaps look at another part of the body. If you can link this back to the principle of “respect” it will strengthen the point even further, as you can demonstrate that even the notion of respect is different depending on one’s culture.

e) Your paper must have an introduction, thesis, and conclusion.

f) Your paper must follow APA style guidelines. This includes, but is not limited to: formally citing all sources used, by including the author’s name and the date of publication (e.g. Bevan and Sole, 2014), including a title and reference page, inserting page numbers and a running header, and double spacing all content.

2) Be sure to carefully review the grading rubric. You will see that you are assessed on how well you connect culture to communication, how well you explained nonverbal communication and its connection to culture, and the TWO other cultural elements that you selected to address. Remember, we are looking for you to “engage” with both Bevan and Sole and at least one video. However, if you choose two themes that are not covered in Bevan and Sole (e.g. race/ethnicity and class), you will have to watch and cite two videos.

3) When you are done with the paper, we strongly recommend that you submit it to the Writing Center’s “Paper Review” service. If not, before submitting, go through the grading rubric and assess yourself on each category. If you are missing any elements, turn them in.

4) In the end, instructors are looking for evidence that you a) have done the reading, b) understand the reading, c) have watched at least one video, d) can bring in some points from the video to support you, and e) can list some ways one can use the information about culture to improve as a communicator.

Week 2 Paper Training

Script:

Las

t

week, when we discussed self

-

concept, we addressed the importance of culture in

establishing

the standards for what we strive for, in terms of setting our goals

,

and even

determining

the labels we want to be associated with. The cultural images and ideas around us

are the basis of “social comparison,” and this is instrumental to how we evaluate ourselves and

establish and maintain self

-

esteem. This week, we will continue to focus on

culture, with an

emphasis on the links between culture and communication. To get to the patterns of

communication that result from cultural training, you will write

a paper about

culture

this

week,

where you focus on culture and nonverbal communication an

d then choose

two themes

from this list of options:

·

Language

·

Race and ethnicity

·

Social class

·

Gender

The paper is worth 7.5 points, which is 7

.5% of your overall grade.

Before you begin writing the paper, be sure to:

1)

Watch the

two videos

,

one

on culture a

nd

one on

cultural filters.

2)

Read chapter 3 in Bevan and Sole

and identify two points about culture and

communication that

you

will

cover in your paper. You will nee

d to both LIST and

EXPLAIN the

two

themes you chose

.

3)

Watch at least one of the videos in

the “resources”

box, under “Week 2 Paper Video

Help.”

While reading and watching the videos:

1)

Take notes.

When you

identify the

themes

that you will cover

, remember that you are

required to cover nonverbal communication and then two of the following themes

–

language, race and ethnicity, social class, and gender.

2)

Bevan and Sole cover language and gender pretty well. However,

if you want to address

race and ethnicity or

social

class, you will

be required to spend

more time with one of

the videos in the “r

esources” box. If you discuss social class and race and ethnicity, you

will need to

watch and

cite two videos.

3)

Make connections between what you read in Bevan and Sole and themes covered in the

videos. You might want to make links to the basic principles

of effective communication

from week 1.

You will need to “engage” with the reading and video.

If you don’t quite

understand what it means to “engage” with course material and cite sources, please

Week 2 Paper Training

Script:

Last week, when we discussed self-concept, we addressed the importance of culture in

establishing the standards for what we strive for, in terms of setting our goals, and even

determining the labels we want to be associated with. The cultural images and ideas around us

are the basis of “social comparison,” and this is instrumental to how we evaluate ourselves and

establish and maintain self-esteem. This week, we will continue to focus on culture, with an

emphasis on the links between culture and communication. To get to the patterns of

communication that result from cultural training, you will write a paper about culture this

week, where you focus on culture and nonverbal communication and then choose two themes

from this list of options:

 Language

 Race and ethnicity

 Social class

 Gender

The paper is worth 7.5 points, which is 7.5% of your overall grade.

Before you begin writing the paper, be sure to:

1) Watch the two videos, one on culture and one on cultural filters.

2) Read chapter 3 in Bevan and Sole and identify two points about culture and

communication that you will cover in your paper. You will need to both LIST and

EXPLAIN the two themes you chose.

3) Watch at least one of the videos in the “resources” box, under “Week 2 Paper Video

Help.”

While reading and watching the videos:

1) Take notes. When you identify the themes that you will cover, remember that you are

required to cover nonverbal communication and then two of the following themes –

language, race and ethnicity, social class, and gender.

2) Bevan and Sole cover language and gender pretty well. However, if you want to address

race and ethnicity or social class, you will be required to spend more time with one of

the videos in the “resources” box. If you discuss social class and race and ethnicity, you

will need to watch and cite two videos.

3) Make connections between what you read in Bevan and Sole and themes covered in the

videos. You might want to make links to the basic principles of effective communication

from week 1. You will need to “engage” with the reading and video. If you don’t quite

understand what it means to “engage” with course material and cite sources, please

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