EDUC 6165-2

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Saturday, January 19, 2013


Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

Our assignment was to view a television broadcast with the sound off and observe the communication styles. Then we were to turn the sound on and observe the verbal cues to give clue to the relationship of the characters. I chose a program I do not normally watch called “The New Normal”.

Sound Off

Based on the observation of non-verbal actions of the characters, they related to onaother and they were a family. The child in the situation was having difficulty at school and it looks like she was getting advice from the concerned adults in her life. I saw there were hugs and one on one communication between the child and the adults. In  one of the scenes there was a lot of body language modeled for the child to help her in her school situation. I suppose this child was to act out these body movements to the school children she was having difficulty with and that action would solve her problem.

Sound On

The observation of the episode with the sound on was very much as I had interpreted with the sound off. The child in the episode was surrounded by adults who cared about and they decided to give her assistance when she was confronted with mean girls at school. I did notice that when one solution to the mean girl problem backfired, the child went back to her adult care givers for more advice. This second round of solutions was more radical in handling the mean girl situation which involve curt language a very straight-forward tone of voice and the body movements that I had observed with the sound off.

Conclusion

My final thoughts on this observation assignment is that according to what he have rad from O’Hair and Wiemann, the skill of communication involves all the senses verbal, non-verbal, and cross culturally to deliver a message for understanding and to be understood. A sense of self is greatly factored into communication. As “the self-concept has incredible power to shape your communication with others”( O’Hair & Wiemann, 2012).

 

References
O'Hair, D., & Wiemann, M. (2012). Real communication: An introduction. New York: Bedford/St.
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  1. Carmellia NickensJanuary 20, 2013 at 7:03 PM

    Hello Sheila,
    I was not familiar with the show that you watched, it seems like you picked the perfect time to watch it! It seems like the body language was a strong give away to what was going on. It is also nice to hear about a show that has parents that are listening and helping their children out. Sometimes I think our body language says more than what our mouths can ever say! Good job in finding that show and sharing what you found.

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