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Page: Introductory/Artifact Assignment Sheet—

 Define Artifact: “An object created by a human being, typically an item of
cultural or historical interest.”

Page: Intrapersonal VS Interpersonal Guided Notes—

 Define Intrapersonal Communication: “A person’s internal use of language
and thought.”
 What is self-concept? “an idea of the self constructed from the beliefs one
holds about oneself and the responses of others. The image we have of
ourselves.”
 What are the 5 aspects of self-concept?
 Self image: How you see yourself
 Self esteem: How much you value yourself
 Ideal self: How you wish you could be
 Define perception: “the process by which we become aware of objects,
events, and people and their behaviors through our senses”
 What are intrapersonal expectations? “future-oriented messages dealing
with long-term roles, sometimes called life scripts. These sometimes are
projections of learned relationships within the family or society.”
 What is internal discourse? “a constructive act of the human mind and a
tool for discovering new knowledge and making decisions.”
 What is solo vocal communication? “Solo vocal communication includes
speaking aloud to oneself. This may be done to clarify thinking, to rehearse
a message intended for others, or simply to let off steam. Example: Talking
to yourself as you complain about your boss.”
 What is solo written communication? “solo written communication deals
with writing not intended for others. Example: An entry in a diary or
personal journal.”
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Page: Self-Talk Notes
 What is negative self talk? “The expression of thoughts or feelings which
are counter-productive and have the effect of demotivating oneself.”
 What is positive self talk? “anything said to oneself for encouragement or
motivation, such as phrases or mantras; also, one's constant internal
conversation”
 Why is it important to use positive self talk over negative self talk? Self talk
is related to our self concept and identity, including our self esteem. If we
use negative self talk, we are limiting our potential. If we use positive self
talk, we are building ourselves up for success and growth.

NOTE: Many of the pages require student opinions and the answers will vary.
These pages should be discussed, but not graded as they are opinionated, not
objective.

Page: Interpersonal Communication Skills

 What is interpersonal communication? “the process by which people
exchange information, feelings, and meaning through verbal and non-
verbal messages. Face-to-face communication”
 Define the following terms:
 Dyadic communication: Involves two people. EX: two friends talking.
 Group communication: Involves three or more people.
 Public communication: Involves a large group of people with primarily
a one-way monologue style. Ex: class lecture
 Organizational communication: communication within large
organizations such as businesses.
 Family communication: communication patterns within nuclear,
extended and blended families.
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Page: Interpersonal communication skills CONTINUED
 Mediated dyadic communication: two people conversing via media of
sorts.
 Mediated group communication: includes a small group of people.
Example: Teleconference in a distance learning class.

Page: The Jahari Window

Page: Nonverbal Communication

 Emblems: “specific gestures with specific meaning that are consciously used and consciously
understood. They are used as substitutes for words and are close to sign language than everyday
body language.”
 Illustrators: “nonverbal cues directly linked with words.”
 Affect Displays: “Gestures can also be used to display emotion, from tightening of a fist to the
many forms of self-touching and holding the self. Covering or rubbing eyes, ears or mouth can
say 'I do not want to see/hear/say this'.”
 Regulators: “Regulators are used to control turn-taking in conversation, for example in the way
that as a person completes what they are saying, they may drop their arms, whilst a person
wanting to speak may raise an arm as if to grasp the way forward.”
 Adaptors: “movements that satisfy personal needs and help you adapt to your environment.
Adaptors may also be behaviors or objects that are manipulated for purpose. Adaptors include
behaviors like yawning and moving/adjusting your glasses”
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Page: Nonverbal Communication Notes CONTINUED
 Define the different types of proxemics below
 Intimate Distance: 0-2 feet
 Personal Distance: 2-4 feet
 Social Distance: 4-12 feet
 Public Distance >12 feet

Page: Types of Rhetoric

 What is the definition of rhetoric? “the art of effective or persuasive
speaking or writing, especially the use of figures of speech and other
compositional techniques”
 What are the three types of rhetoric?
 Deliberative rhetoric: speech or writing that attempts to persuade an
audience to take (or not take) some action.
 Judicial rhetoric: speech or writing that considers the justice or
injustice of a certain charge or accusation
 Epideictic rhetoric: speech or writing that praises or blames.
 10 most popular rhetorical devices:
 Allusion
 Antiphrasis
 Apophasis
 Aporia
 Aposiopesis
 Analogy
 Hyperbole
 Sententia
 Pleonasm
 Epizeuxis
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Page: Political Speeches
 Ethos: ethical appeal, means to convince an audience of the author’s credibility or
character.
 Pathos: he emotional appeal, means to persuade an audience by appealing to their
emotions.
 Logos: the appeal to logic, means to convince an audience by use of logic or reason.

Page: Interview Notes

 Definition of interview: A meeting of people face to face, especially for consultation.
 3 things to bring to an interview: Several copies of your resume, portfolio, list of questions
for the interviewer
 5 things to do before an interview: Arrive early, introduce yourself to the receptionist,
script your answer to common interview questions, practice your confidence, research
the company

Page: The Art Behind Debate

 Team policy debate: “A round of team policy debate consists of eight speeches. The first
four speeches are called constructive speeches, because the teams are perceived as laying
out their most important arguments during these speeches. The last four speeches are
called rebuttals, because the teams are expected to extend and apply arguments that
have already been made, rather than make new arguments”
 Cross-examination debate: “a two-on-two debate, with a structure very similar to that of
NDT and team policy debate. The difference is in the style of resolution; while NDT
resolutions are policy-oriented, this is not always the case in CEDA. In addition, CEDA was
intended to be a values-driven debate.”
 Lincoln-Douglas Debate: “A round of L-D debate consists of five speeches and two cross-
examination periods.”
 Spontaneous Argumentation : “feature two debaters who draw a topic at random
(traditionally out of a hat). The debaters then spend a few minutes preparing what they
will say before engaging in a brief debate on the topic.”
 Parliamentary Debate: “A round of parliamentary debate consists of six speeches: four
constructive speeches and two rebuttal speeches.”
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Page: Social Location Maps
 Social Location Map: An organizer that “displays the groups people belong
to because of their place or position in history and society. All people have
a social location that is defined by their gender, race, social class, age,
ability, religion, sexual orientation, and geographic location. “
 Identity Monologue: A long speech about one’s identity.