Part 1 Word Barriers You are now aware of the power of words to either create connections through understanding or cause miscommunication. In this assignment, you will practice transforming conversati

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Part 1

Word Barriers

You are now aware of the power of words to either create connections through understanding or cause miscommunication.

In this assignment, you will practice transforming conversations that use word barriers and aggressive language into effective interpersonal communication using the strategies we learned about this week.

You will complete this discussion in three (3) parts:

  1. Draft a conversation between two people in which the speakers use word barriers. This can be a conversation you make up or one you observed at work, on TV, or in another aspect of your life.
  2. Then, draft a conversation that involves aggressive language. Again, this conversation can be one that you actually had/observed, or one that you make up.
  3. Respond to two of the posts made by your fellow students by rewriting the conversations to use more precise and/or assertive language.

Submission Details

  • Post your response to the Discussion Area by the due date assigned.
  • If you quote or paraphrase from the textbook, lectures, or other resources, please use quotes and/or in-text citations and a list of References.

Part 2

Nonverbal Communication

In this assignment, you will explore the dimensions of nonverbal communication. We discussed ten (10) modes of nonverbal communication. 

This project requires that you explain and illustrate at least three (3) of these modes using one of the following methods:

  1. Write a 2-3 page paper OR
  2. Create a PowerPoint presentation

The first part of your assignment is your introduction. Provide an introduction defining nonverbal communication, identifying its components, and explaining its importance to the interpersonal communication process.

Part two (2), identify at least three forms of nonverbal communication you will be exploring in your project. Define and describe the particular nonverbal behavior you are investigating. Do not assume the reader to be knowledgeable about the subject.

Next, illustrate the forms of nonverbal communication you discussed in Part two (2) with concrete examples. If you are using a video, try and act out the nonverbal communication. If you are preparing a paper or PowerPoint presentation, try and locate some images or link to some videos that illustrate the modes of nonverbal communication you have chosen.

Finally, discuss whether culture and sex/gender impact the examples you are discussing. For instance, would your examples communicate something differently in another culture or subculture? Would the same action or expression by someone of a different sex/gender change the meaning?

Submission Details:

  • If you do any research and/or use videos, images, or other information from the textbook, internet, or another resource, include a list of References and cite all sources using APA format.
  • Submit your document to the Submissions Area by the due date assigned.