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It is estimated that nearly half a million Americans will die this year from diseases caused by smoking.
Module 5: Language
1. What is Language?
2. Language As A Tool
I know what I want to say, but I just cant find the right words.
Rules
1. Tell listeners what you believe they want to hear 2. Don't tell listeners what they already know 1. You should vary the style of your communication, depending on the knowledge, age and status of your listeners 4. Tell the truth 5. Use a simple straightforward style 6. Utilize manner and context to clarify meaning
Remember
The ability to think critically gives you the insight and the intellectual ability to: Distinguish peoples language use from their individual qualities. Correct inaccurate beliefs about people. Avoid stereotypical responses.
Social Drinker (Alcoholic) Purification of the race (Slaughter) Soft Targets (people to be killed)
Example: KL is a filthy and dangerous city only idiots would want to live there.
A dollar spent on brainwashing is more cost-effective than a dollar spent on product improvement. - Scott Adams
Group Activity
PMI
Plus Points? Minus Points? Interesting Points? Rating: 1 to 7
(1 Disaster, 4 Average, 7 Excellent)
Break into groups of 4-5. 10 min: Do PMI & Rate the 3 UNITAR Student intake adverts. 20 min: Conceptualize a generic UNITAR Student intake advert for 2008. Create a catchy slogan and visualize with words (or sketch) the images or graphics that could persuade students to join or learn more about UNITAR. 5 min: Document your ideas in the template provided. 15 min: Group Presentation & Discussion
Contributions that are good will be shared with UNITARs Marketing Department.
Important Notice:
2005
PMI
Plus Points? Minus Points? Interesting Points? Rating: 1 to 7
(1 Disaster, 4 Average, 7 Excellent)
2006
PMI
Plus Points? Minus Points? Interesting Points? Rating: 1 to 7
(1 Disaster, 4 Average, 7 Excellent)
2007
PMI
Plus Points? Minus Points? Interesting Points? Rating: 1 to 7
(1 Disaster, 4 Average, 7 Excellent)
2008?
PMI
Plus Points? Minus Points? Interesting Points? Rating: 1 to 7
(1 Disaster, 4 Average, 7 Excellent)
Which group has the best UNITAR student intake advertisement suggestion for 2008?
Summary
5.1. What is Language? 5.2 Language As A Tool
Language is a system of symbols for thinking and communicating.
Language is a powerful tool: To Clarify Thinking For Social Communication To Influence People Persuasion or propaganda refers to any material that is written or spoken by those who want others to believe that what they are saying is true. Six (6) common persuasive techniques: Exposure Effect Association Effect Personal Attack Appeals to Pity Popularity & Testimonials (Bandwagon) Card Stacking
Any Questions?
The End
References
Book Chapter 6 Thought & Language: John Chaffee, Thinking Critically, 6th Edition, Houghton Mifflin, Boston, 2000 Online Resources
Courseware - Module 7: http://cw.unitar.edu.my/ugb2013/c7/index.htm Marlboro Man: http://adage.com/century/graphics/campaign_marlboro.jpg Here is whats left of the Marlboro Man: http://imagesource.art.com/images/-/Whats-Left-of-the-Marlboro-Man-Poster-C10317558.jpeg
Dont be a Butthead: Source: http://www.allposters.com/-sp/Don-t-Be-a-Butthead-Posters_i838546_.htm George Bush: http://postas.blogs.sapo.pt/arquivo/BushCartoon.jpg Burger: http://www.junkfoodblog.com/uploaded_images/carls-jr-jalapeno-burger-794176.jpg Fast food facts: http://www.photoshopdiva.com/images/new_gallerys/politcal%20words/images/6%20fast%20fo Pizza: http://www.tiffanyspizza.com/images/big_pizza.jpg
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