3). Pick one other concept in the book that you feel needs further discussion?
One concept in the book that I feel needs further discussion is becoming a responsible communicator. The reason I feel this needs more discussion is because there are so many ways in teaching how someone can communicate but telling someone how to become a better “communicator” in my opinion is difficult. They need to want to be a better communicator themselves. I have dealt with situations where my parents tell me that I have to do things all the time such as cleaning my room. However, I will not clean my room with them yelling at me all the time. I have to want to clean my room in order for it to be clean. I think this needs more discussion because instead of having ways to be a responsible communicator, there should be discussion on why being a responsible communicator is good and we should be able to decide from that point.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Week 14--Question #2
2). What concept/s in this class have you found most interesting? What was it about that concept/s that you found interesting?
Nonverbal communication really amazed me because I never realized how deep it could be. There are so many different human behaviors that convey messages that we are not aware of but this part of the book helped me understand the different concepts nonverbal communication has. I now watch movies and interactions with my friends differently because of the concepts I now grasp with nonverbal communications. Being able to communicate with people without actually physically communicating amazes me. Emotions and other codes are the messages that are conveyed between two people communicating non-verbally. It amazes me that I can communicate with my boyfriend across the room with my eyes and he automatically knows what message I am giving him. Just a certain look can simply mean, “I love you.” I love nonverbal communication!
Nonverbal communication really amazed me because I never realized how deep it could be. There are so many different human behaviors that convey messages that we are not aware of but this part of the book helped me understand the different concepts nonverbal communication has. I now watch movies and interactions with my friends differently because of the concepts I now grasp with nonverbal communications. Being able to communicate with people without actually physically communicating amazes me. Emotions and other codes are the messages that are conveyed between two people communicating non-verbally. It amazes me that I can communicate with my boyfriend across the room with my eyes and he automatically knows what message I am giving him. Just a certain look can simply mean, “I love you.” I love nonverbal communication!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Week 14--Question #1
1.)(Regarding Chapter 13) Which of the research methods listed in Table 13.3 seem the most interesting? Assume you want to study some aspect of deception. Frame a research question. Which method would you choose to answer the question. Why?
The research method listed in Table 13.3 that seems most interesting to me in the Ethnography method. The ethnography method is stated as “The researcher observes behavior in its natural setting. To describe the communication practices of a group of people, the researcher may actually “go undercover” as a participant. The researcher avoids imposing his or her own values and assumptions on the data. Instead of testing an existing hypothesis, he or she allows conclusions to emerge from observations” (Trenholm 374).
A research question I would form using the ethnography method is, “How has television viewing affected your romantic relationships?” I would choose the ethnography method to answer it because I can use my own examples and my own personal choices in answering this question. In my opinion, when using your own examples in answering questions, it strengthens the quality of the answer and shows how much you understand it.
The research method listed in Table 13.3 that seems most interesting to me in the Ethnography method. The ethnography method is stated as “The researcher observes behavior in its natural setting. To describe the communication practices of a group of people, the researcher may actually “go undercover” as a participant. The researcher avoids imposing his or her own values and assumptions on the data. Instead of testing an existing hypothesis, he or she allows conclusions to emerge from observations” (Trenholm 374).
A research question I would form using the ethnography method is, “How has television viewing affected your romantic relationships?” I would choose the ethnography method to answer it because I can use my own examples and my own personal choices in answering this question. In my opinion, when using your own examples in answering questions, it strengthens the quality of the answer and shows how much you understand it.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Week 12--Question #3
2). Do you agree with Marshall McLuhan that the medium is the message, i.e. that the format or logic of a medium is as important as its content and, in fact, determines what content will be broadcast through that channel? Evaluate his idea that television is a cool medium.
I agree with McLuhan when he says that the medium is the message. Trenholm also agrees with him by saying that “it’s as important as the message itself and that the channel, in fact often determines which messages will be transmitted and which will be ignored” (307). In my opinion, everyone is different when it comes to mediums which include the media in particular such as computers, televisions, and cell phones. Text messaging and email seem to be the things that a lot of people focus on rather than the old fashioned telephone call or snail mail. For example, at work I am always calling someone rather than emailing because to me it’s faster and more efficient when physically speaking to someone. However, when I do call sometimes, and there is no answer, I tend to email. The email is answered before the voicemail is responded to and sometimes that amazes me.
McLuhan’s idea that television is a cool medium because “it demands that viewers fill in detail…We become impatient with nonpictorial stimuli and with nondramatic messages” (Trenholm, 307-308). When reading a book I look to see if there is a movie out so that I can put pictures to the words I am reading. Also, I am very annoyed that commercials are constantly on when I’m trying to watch an interesting TV show. I like watching TV shows without commercials and I think my DVR is the greatest invention!
I agree with McLuhan when he says that the medium is the message. Trenholm also agrees with him by saying that “it’s as important as the message itself and that the channel, in fact often determines which messages will be transmitted and which will be ignored” (307). In my opinion, everyone is different when it comes to mediums which include the media in particular such as computers, televisions, and cell phones. Text messaging and email seem to be the things that a lot of people focus on rather than the old fashioned telephone call or snail mail. For example, at work I am always calling someone rather than emailing because to me it’s faster and more efficient when physically speaking to someone. However, when I do call sometimes, and there is no answer, I tend to email. The email is answered before the voicemail is responded to and sometimes that amazes me.
McLuhan’s idea that television is a cool medium because “it demands that viewers fill in detail…We become impatient with nonpictorial stimuli and with nondramatic messages” (Trenholm, 307-308). When reading a book I look to see if there is a movie out so that I can put pictures to the words I am reading. Also, I am very annoyed that commercials are constantly on when I’m trying to watch an interesting TV show. I like watching TV shows without commercials and I think my DVR is the greatest invention!
Monday, April 27, 2009
Week #12--Question #2
3). Pick one concept from the assigned reading, that we have not already discussed, that you found useful or interesting and discuss it.
A concept from the reading I found interesting was selective attention. Trenholm states it as only listening to parts of the message (309). I always thought there was only such a thing was selective hearing but it is interesting to know that there is selective attention as well. There are times when I am watching television and I do not like what music is on even though I enjoy the whole show as a whole. I will usually change the channel because it does not interest me and find something else more appealing. My attention span seems to be limited mainly because I get bored easily. I think selection attention is focused on people who get bored easily and at times need some spark in their life because change is needed!
A concept from the reading I found interesting was selective attention. Trenholm states it as only listening to parts of the message (309). I always thought there was only such a thing was selective hearing but it is interesting to know that there is selective attention as well. There are times when I am watching television and I do not like what music is on even though I enjoy the whole show as a whole. I will usually change the channel because it does not interest me and find something else more appealing. My attention span seems to be limited mainly because I get bored easily. I think selection attention is focused on people who get bored easily and at times need some spark in their life because change is needed!
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Week 12--Question #1
1). Have you made friendships that exist exclusively in cyberspace? If so, how are they different from f2f relationships? If you have not formed cyber relationships, why not?
When I was in the 7th grade and the internet was a completely new world to me, chatting in cyberspace was all I did. I begged my mom to get AOL so that I could go into all the cool and interesting chatrooms they had. The one that was awesome to me at the time was the “NSYNC” chatroom. I remember there was a boy in the room that swore he was Justin Timberlake and we would talk for days! I would sneak on the computer at times just to email him or even talk to him. I think it’s ridiculous now, but back then, it was my favorite thing to do!
They are different from face to face relationships because you actually know and have met the person you are interacting and befriending. You are able to see their face gestures, hold their hands, hug their bodies, and have actual face to face interactions with them. With cyberspace, the only thing you know about them is what they are telling you. You do not know if what they’re telling you are lies or actually real.
When I was in the 7th grade and the internet was a completely new world to me, chatting in cyberspace was all I did. I begged my mom to get AOL so that I could go into all the cool and interesting chatrooms they had. The one that was awesome to me at the time was the “NSYNC” chatroom. I remember there was a boy in the room that swore he was Justin Timberlake and we would talk for days! I would sneak on the computer at times just to email him or even talk to him. I think it’s ridiculous now, but back then, it was my favorite thing to do!
They are different from face to face relationships because you actually know and have met the person you are interacting and befriending. You are able to see their face gestures, hold their hands, hug their bodies, and have actual face to face interactions with them. With cyberspace, the only thing you know about them is what they are telling you. You do not know if what they’re telling you are lies or actually real.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Week 11--Question #3
1). How are organizations tied to the environment? What is the relationship between the school you attend and the city or town in which it is situated? What, if any, ethical obligations does an organization like a college or university have to the local community?
Organizations are tied to the environment according to Trenholm. “Organizations are linked to their environments. Organizations depend on their surroundings for resources and energy” (215). We all have specific duties and roles in our environments that we need to work with in order for our environment to run smoothly. For example, I am a personal banker and my services at work are necessary in order for my branch to run. We need to adapt to change in order of a successful environment.
I am currently attending San Jose State and live in the Evergreen community. Also, making sure that funding for both are taken cared in order to ensure an efficient community.
In my opinion, ethical obligations an organization like a university has to a local community are whether or not what they’re doing for the community is to their benefit personally or as a whole because there are certain things that people are more concerned with than others—we all have our differences. They both are trying to better their environment by focusing on the cleanliness of both—making sure that both are taken cared of and that proper security is in place in order to provide a safe yet clean environment for all.
Organizations are tied to the environment according to Trenholm. “Organizations are linked to their environments. Organizations depend on their surroundings for resources and energy” (215). We all have specific duties and roles in our environments that we need to work with in order for our environment to run smoothly. For example, I am a personal banker and my services at work are necessary in order for my branch to run. We need to adapt to change in order of a successful environment.
I am currently attending San Jose State and live in the Evergreen community. Also, making sure that funding for both are taken cared in order to ensure an efficient community.
In my opinion, ethical obligations an organization like a university has to a local community are whether or not what they’re doing for the community is to their benefit personally or as a whole because there are certain things that people are more concerned with than others—we all have our differences. They both are trying to better their environment by focusing on the cleanliness of both—making sure that both are taken cared of and that proper security is in place in order to provide a safe yet clean environment for all.
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