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part one
Profanity and CommunicationAppropriate language does not include profanity or vulgar expressions (especially in public speaking or in the workplace (see Chapter 6 pg.191)
Over the years it has become more common due to the influence of TV, film, and music media who aim to shock and entertain.
Competent communicators avoid using profanity because it is more likely to damage relationships rather than strengthen them.
Some Reasons Why People Use ProfanityAssert independence Hard habit to breakFiller expressionsCommunicate strong emotionsTo shock and intimidateTo communicate disgust or contempt Profanity and Eavesdropping AssignmentDirections:Students are to:1. Eavesdrop on someone else’s conversation. This can be done anywhere! (In line at the movies, at a party or gathering, at a sporting event etc…)2. Write a 2-page paper (500 word minimum) answering the following questions:1. What did you overhear?2. What was the effect on others who were around or who were listening?3. Did gender or culture have an effect on the profanity used? If so, how?4. Why do you think the communicators used profanity?5. Did it have an effect on the communication or message being sent?6. How does profanity affect language today? (Ch 6. pg. 191)7. Chapter 6 in your textbook discusses how language can be a barrier and a bridge. In your opinion, is profanity a barrier or a bridge to communication?8. In your opinion, what does the use of profane language say about the person using it? How do you view them? 9. In your opinion, are people who use profanity stereotyped? If so, how?Papers must be:Be typed, 12 point font, MLA format
Include proper spelling, grammar, and sentence/paragraph structure.
Include a cover page and a works cited page
Include proper essay format (Introduction, body, conclusion)
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.part two
Discussion Board #7 Ego Booster Ego Buster
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Discuss someone you know or once knew that was an “Ego Booster”. Someone who helped enhance your self-esteem by acting in a way that made you feel accepted, competent, worthwhile, important, appreciated, or loved. This person needn’t have played a crucial role in your life as long as the role was positive. Often your self-concept is shaped by many tiny nudges as well as by a few giant events.
Now discuss an “Ego Buster” from your life. This is someone who acted in a large or small way to reduce your self-esteem. As with Ego Booster messages, Ego Buster messages aren’t always intentional. The acquaintance who forgets your name after you’ve been introduced or the friend who yawns while you are describing an important problem can diminish your feelings of self-worth.
Now that you have thought about how others have shaped your self-concept, discuss a time when you were an Ego Booster to someone else…a time when you intentionally or unintentionally boosted another’s self-esteem. Do not merely settle for an instance in which you were nice. Look for a time when your actions left another person feeling valued, loved, needed etc.…
Next discuss a recent instance when you were an Ego Buster to someone else. What did you do or say to diminish another’s self-esteem? Were you aware of your behavior at the time? Be honest.
After completing this discussion you should begin to see the role communication plays in shaping the self-concept.
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