Environmental Communication

and Journalism

Kishwar Jahan Chowdhury

Lecturer
ESDM
Technological Interventions in Communication
 Technological advancement in the field of communication has

been achieved over time to make it more efficient.

 The advancement of new technology has been taking place since

the beginning of human history.

 From the invention of items like the spear and knifes made out

of rocks and sticks to aid in the capturing and killing of animals

for food, to items like the first printing press and the computer.

 The advancement in technology has been exceptionally fast in

the 20th and 21st century.

 One of the earliest technology feats in the communication sector

were achieved by Alexander Graham Bell by the invention of the

first telephone in the 19th century.

 With the birth of the telephone, people can just pick up the

phone and talk to anyone, from their neighbor to a person half

way around the world.

 Phone helped international trades and businesses by making the

process of negotiation easier and even possible. (Ferderer, 2008).

 During the 19th and early 20th century, the radio and television
were also developed .

 In the late 20th century, finally, the World Wide Web (WWW),
internet, was developed which changed the way of
communication once and for all.

 Internet was developed by the US government to improve their

military communication methods.

 Today internet is public and it is the most widely used means of

communication than any other means.
• Cyber communication gives people valued learning and
independence.

• Communication via the internet has dramatically expanded the

social circle.

• Online networking websites, like Facebook and Twitter have

become the most popular means of instant communication.

• The idea behind these websites is to give users the opportunity

to connect with people, even if they are thousands of miles
apart.
 The Dilemma
A critic of technology, Neil Postman, writes in his
book called Technopoly , that ‘technology in sum,
is both friend and enemy’.

Herbert Simon a Nobel prize winner, presents a more positive

and optimistic technological visions ‘As we design new
technology, as we make use of our knowledge about the world
and the knowledge that we are gaining about ourselves, about
our thinking processes, through research in Al and cognitive
simulation, we will realize that we have to apply our
technology in a way that keeps man’s peace with the universe
in which he lives, instead of conceiving our technology as a
weapon with which man can wage war on the rest of nature.
 The Impact of Technology
Advancements for Communications
 Communications Technology is More Efficient
 Efficient Business Practices Saves Money
 Moving to a Paperless System
 Moving to Virtualization
 Online Business and Sales Continue to Increase
 Retail e-Commerce Sales was Doubled by 2018
 Social Media Marketing Proves to Be Effective
 Speed and Costs
 Quality
 Accessibility
 Increased Pace of Work
 Better Team Connectivity
 The Drawbacks of the Changes in
Communication

“Technology is a privilege but it is not a

substitute for interaction with other people”
 Being over-connected
 Less personal time
 Loss of privacy
 Lost skills and confidence
 Created isolation
 Morality has changed
 Promotes online stalking
and bullying
 Health effect
 Good Vs. Bad Communication

Communication is like the plumbing and electricity in our

homes. Without them, we can function, but it’s not much fun
or very easy. And, if we’ve got bad pipes or wires, things can
get pretty ugly.
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 What is Bad Communication?

 We all know when it’s bad.

 The miscommunications pile up and we feel more and more

frustrated.

 Bad communication sets us up for hurt feelings or unmet

expectations.
Bad communication contains some of the following factors:
1. Resistance – The act of resisting most things your partner is
trying to tell you, ask of you or suggest to you

2. Defensiveness – The same as resistance but adding either

blame, return criticism or avoiding the issue.

3. Stonewalling – Actively ignoring your partner when they’re

talking to you either by leaving the room or turning head or eyes
away (more than just distraction; an obvious act of rejection).
4. Arguing – Arguing isn’t effective communication. It’s usually
tie up with defensiveness and criticism.

5. Being indirect/unclear – Human beings can get into the bad

habit of being really unclear when they communicate. We drop
a hint and hope our partners pick up on it. If you want
something done or heard, be very clear and specific.
6. Listening through filters – We all have filters (intoxication, being
too tired, emotionally triggered, etc.)

7. Being Critical/Harsh/Name calling – This sounds like obvious

bad communication but it’s labeled in our minds as things like: “It’s
just how I feel!” or “I was just mad.” But the damage of criticism,
name calling or being harsh runs deep and too much of it can
really destroy trust, closeness and respect in a relationship.
 What is Good Communication?

Good communication is more subtle than bad communication. We

often feel like a conversation went well but we don’t necessarily

know why or, really, we don’t care; we’re just happy it did.
 Thumb rules of Good Communication

1. Validating – This is the act of acknowledging what your partner

is saying by nodding, making soothing sounds or saying things
like “I can see why you feel that way” or “You really have a good
point.”

2. Making requests/not complaints –

• While complaints aren’t necessarily bad, complaining isn’t the
most effective communication.
• It is more direct and clear to make a request rather than just
complain.
3. Listening to understand –
• Listening to understand is often what we naturally do with a
good friend or even a stranger.
• Listening to understand means quieting your mind, being
present and seeking to really hear what your partner is trying to
tell you.

4. Emotional Attunement –
• This is basically sharing someone’s emotional space for a bit.
5. Correcting/Repairing miscommunication–

• Correcting or repairing miscommunication is a powerful way to

connect, build mutual trust and try again.
• You can always go back, restate things, apologize and try again.
• There’s no shame in admitting that we got a piece of
communication wrong.
• Your partner will in most cases appreciate the correction.
 Exercise

Write down what filters and emotional triggers

you are susceptible to.
 NOTICE :1

Write and Publish A Report Or A NEWS

Article on A Newspaper (Both Offline and
Online version is acceptable ) On
Environmental Controversial Issues
DEADLINE: 18 /10/ 2019, 12 am (Sharp)
Marks: 25
Submit the NEWS link or image to ESDM Facebook Group
 Helpline

Some environmental controversial issues i.e. the nuclear waste,

global environmental issues, health and environment,

consumerism and environment, water crises, Energy sources and

usage and climate change etc. ………

 NOTICE : 2

Form 6 groups , select/elect a group leader and collect Assignment

topic from the course teacher. Please follow the instructions .
Instruction
Page Limit: Within 25 Pages, Font: Times New Roman , Spacing: 1.5
References must be included at the end.
Submission Date: 30/09/2019 Before 12 pm Sharp.
Both Hard Copy and Soft Copy should be submitted. For softcopy
submission : kishwar77kjc@gmail.com
DO NOT USE CTRL+C and CTRL+ V ONLY , Use your creativity and
thinking ability.
Marks: 15
 NOTICE: 3
Form 6 groups , select/elect a group leader .

FACEBOOK: 10 Promising initiative/events/news about the Environment of

Bangladesh
TWITTER: 10 Obstructing steps/events/news about the Environment of Bangladesh
WHATSAPP: 10 Promising initiative/events/news about the Environment of South
Asian Countries.
INSTAGRAM: 10 Obstructing steps/events/news about the Environment of South
Asian Countries.
LINKEDIN: 10 Promising initiative/events/news about the Global Environment.
SNAP-CHAT: 10 Obstructing steps/events/news about the Global Environment.
 Instruction

Presentation time: 10 Minutes

Marks: 10

Full group must be present during the presentation.

Date: 25/09/2019 (Class time)

THANK YOU