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Virtuality Of Internet
1,012 words... more subtle metaphorical figuration -- a virtual topography in which speed, motion, and direction become possible. Internet becomes a simulated territory we traverse via computer / modem roadster in which the computer screen replaces the windscreen. The scene / screen of simulation is a 'depth less surface' which allows for no play of images between metaphor and the world it (re) presents. No longer a metaphor for change, the simulated highway of Internet becomes a form of virtual reality. (...
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Non Verbal Interpersonal Communication
701 wordsInterpersonal Communication Interpersonal communication, in my opinion, is the exchange of information verbal or non-verbal between two or a small group of people for the purpose of getting a feedback and sharing information. Interpersonal communication is not interpersonal if it involves too many people. When the number of people exceeds a certain amount it is no longer interpersonal communication, it then becomes mass communication. it is vital that feed-back be given to the person that is doi...
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Acts And A Safer Community
940 wordsCommunities need to be informed of alleged child molesters? Every thirty minutes another child is abducted, whether it be from home, school, or their Neighborhood playgrounds. Imagine that the next thirty minutes it's your child. Now also try to Imagine that your child's abductor has been living in your community unknown to you. These Intruders feel they have the right to invade the privacy of these citizens and commit horrible Crimes such as kidnapping, rapes, and murders. So therefore, it will...
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Virtual Team Model
682 wordsWhat are the primary differences between face-to-face and virtual teams? Can the Aberdeen model be implemented in organizations that rely heavily on virtual teams? Why or why not? The main objective is to verify if face to face model can be implemented into a company that has already been using a virtual model. Teams can be made in different way and dealt in different ways. There are two important models now in days, a face to face and a virtual model. Virtual model teams are members that commun...
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New Better Communication With Vincent
886 wordsThe Deep End of the Ocean In the film The Deep End of the Ocean, we can apply some concepts discussed in the Interpersonal Communication curse. The film emphasis a communication problem into a family after the Ben's abduction. Ben was the middle child of Beth and Pat. The older son was Vincent, who had an important role in the drama, and Kerry was the smaller. The abduction took place during Beth's class reunion. After nine years, Beth found him, he was leaving very close to the real family. Ben...
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T A 1 A 3 4 A
247 wordsWhat are the differences between cosmopolitan and communitarian approaches to global politics? S) A P d x d AAT$ ~A 3/4 ~A? T^A^1 $ ~A 3/4 ~A? When looking at normative theories of politics, the main distinction is between cosmopolitanism and communitarianism~A? In this essay the term community shall refer to political communities, or more specifically, states. It is important to note that these political communities have been defined territorially, and not necessarily by culture, although this ...
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Hispanic Community
443 wordsThe Latin community in the area which I reside is weak. This is evident in the fact that less Hispanics are involved in community affairs than members of other ethnicity's. It would be rather interesting to be able to know what goes into government policy making. The enthusiasm that I would put forth on this topic would be exemplary. The experience that qualifies me to partake in this institute is my involvement in SALSA (Spanish And Latino Student Association), as well as the fact that I am an ...
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Leak Of Intercultural Communication
314 wordsCommunication Between Different Cultures Some people say why is important for us to study intercultural communication? Another question which sometimes arises what is intercultural communication, which I sometimes ask myself. Intercultural communication is a very important subject. It teaches us how to manage differences. Culture is a very important thing in a person's life. It is the identity of a person. It answers the question who am I. It is a set of principles and values which a person foll...
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Developing A Definition For Interpersonal Communication
1,078 wordsInterpersonal Communication Interpersonal communication is defined by Michael Cody as: the exchange of symbols used to achieve interpersonal goals (28). Does this definition include everything, or does it only include certain things? When we are dealing with the issue of interpersonal communication we must realize that people view it differently. In this paper I will develop my own idea or definition of what interpersonal communication is. I will then proceed to identify any important assumption...
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Health And Persuasive Communication
1,011 wordsI have discovered some very interesting facts about the four areas of communication: interpersonal, lifespan, health, and persuasive communication. I found these facts while searching on the internet using many different search engines. I will share these facts that caught my attention with you and let you know where you can learn more about these areas of communication. Interpersonal communication is when we engage in communication with another person, to gain information about them. This type ...
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Three Educational Values For A Multicultural Society
732 words(Critical Pr " ec is) In "Antiracism, Multiculturalism, and Interracial Community: Three Educational Values for a Multicultural Society", reprinted in Gary E Kessler, Voices of Wisdom: A Multicultural Philosophy Reader, Fourth Edition, (Belmont CA: Wadsworth, 2000, pp 25-31), Lawrence A. Blum argues that there are a "plurality of values that one would want taught in schools and families", and are "essential to a program of value education for a multicultural society" (Blum, p 25). He supports hi...
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Perfect Community By Their Standards
368 words"The Giver " This is one of the greatest I have ever read. I have read a lot of books and this was the most extraordinary of them all. Everything they did in the story had to pretty much be done in unison, as everything had to be perfect, feelings were not a real option and responsibility was the biggest factor in the community. Although it's very difficult to describe, the people in this community had to all follow certain rules and regulations. Responsibility was a big part of everyone's life....
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Claire And Bender's Conversation
1,147 wordsThe Breakfast Club (Intercommunications) John Hughes' 1985 film, The Breakfast Club, gives countless examples of the principles of interpersonal communication. Five high school students: Allison, a weirdo, Brian, a nerd, John, a criminal, Claire, a prom queen, and Andrew, a jock, are forced to spend the day in Saturday detention. By the end of the day, they find that they have more in common than they ever realized. I will begin by selecting a scene from the movie and using it to explain what in...
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Intrapersonal Communication
1,016 wordsThe term intra personal communication is used to describe communication with ones self. Intrapersonal communication is the group of various processing activities within the brain that allow for self communication. Some of activities are identified as inner speech, internal contexts of communication, or simply ones communication with self. Intrapersonal or internal language and communication is the ability to refer to oneself as the object of communication in a sole context. We experience intra p...
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Open Source And Communism
1,070 wordsMy expedition into cyber-communism began when I read Brock Meeks' "Hackers Stumble Toward Legitimacy" [1]. The article addressed a recent hackers' convention. Interestingly, the keynote speaker was Eric Boucher [2] (alias Jello Biafra [3]), a rock star with no technical background. Numerous questions ensue. Who is Eric Boucher (alias Jello Biafra) What does he believe More importantly, why schedule someone with no technical background to speak at a hackers' convention Addressing his beliefs, his...
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Their Status In The Monastic Community
1,329 wordsDuring the early Middle Ages, Europe was undergoing various changes and development in its recovery from the fall of Rome. Medieval civilization developed due to the fall of Rome through the integration of Greco-Roman, Christian and Germanic elements. As medieval society grew and changed, several different communities were established. Three such communities were the feudal community, the monastic community and the intellectual community. Medieval communities exhibited a bias against women which...
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Production Brigade And The Production Team
533 wordsIn 1958 the Chinese communist party launched the Great Leap Forward campaign under the new "General Line for Socialist Construction". Mao promised the People's Republic that within fifteen years China would surpass Great Britain in the production of major products. Although evidence is sketchy, Mao's decision to initiate the Great Leap Forward was based in part on his concern about the Soviet policy of economic, financial, and technical assistance to China. The Great Leap Forward was aimed at ac...
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Virtual Communities And Real Communities
790 wordsCommunity 2000 Communicating in the 20th century is no problem. There are various ways to get in touch with someone. In fact, it seems as if a new way of communicating comes up every year, and each new way makes the last one seem obsolete. People can communicate by mail, telephone, facsimile, electronic mail, chat rooms, and conference programs such as AOL instant messenger and internet relay chat. Some ways are quick; some are not. Some ways are cheap; some are not. One way of communicating qui...
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Communication Model
895 wordsThe communication model I have chosen to develop is based on the communication between individuals who are building or already have established a strong level of communication. My model will be a reflection of friendships, intimate relationships, teacher / student relationships and also manager / employee relationships. In the model below the sender (Person A) has an intended meaning to express to the receiver (Person B). The message may not be conscious knowledge; it may be a sub-conscious wish...
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Founder Of The Community
242 wordsBabette's Feast, is the story of a very religious and strict Danish community. The founder of the community has two daughters. They have devoted their entire lives to serving their father and community. After the founder's death, the two daughters become the? head? of the community and everyone looks to them for example. At this time, there is a war going on. A woman named Babette flees France and comes to Denmark. The two sisters, despite their situation, take in the woman and do not turn her a...
