chapter 13 - post 3

I personally had a very hard time with the ideas in chapter 9 and ten. I don't know why, but I had a really hard time grasping the concepts of public communication. I feel like the words used to describle the concepts were really difficult to understand. To me it was almost like I was memorizing definitions rather than understanding the concepts. I also had the same problem while covering communication and the Mass Media. I thought that I would really enjoy learning about that area, but the terminology used in the book, really made it difficult for me to fully understand the concepts. It may have just been that way for me, but personally I like things explained in a way that I can relate to them. For each of the chapters I listend above, I feel like I retained the information only long enough to remember it on an exam, but will have a hard time being able to remeber it in the future.

chapter 13 - post 2

I thought that many concept in the book were interesting. I really enjoyed learning more about interpersonal communication. I think it is great to learn how to manage realationships with in your lifetime. I also really loved learning about listening, as well as non-verbal communication. I think it is so interesting that two people can say that same words, but their body language has the abilty to totally change the meaning of the message. I really have become much more aware of my own body language after taking this course. I never realized that I may unintentionally be sending out the wrong message to my friends and family! I hope to learn more information about thjis area and improve future realationships :o)

chapter 13 - post 1

The type of research method that I find most interesting is Performance Research. I feel like most people are able to identify concepts displayed in a performance much easier than if they were to listen to a lecture instead. For example, if I was to give a speech about the budget cuts in schools, it would not send out the same message as a performance. Through a performance you see examples of how the main point applies in life, and it helps the audience grasp the ideas rather than being forced to retain knowledge. If I was to study deception, I would use Ethnography as my method. I think that deception is only observable in it's natural setting. In order to fully observe the situation, the researcher would have to experience deception or be deceitful in a natural setting. My research question would be, "How does deception effect friendships".