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What is the primary barrier of communication mentioned in the text?
What is the primary barrier of communication mentioned in the text?
Which linguistic item can be best described as 'different from literal interpretation'?
Which linguistic item can be best described as 'different from literal interpretation'?
What is the term for 'prejudging an individual' in the context of communication?
What is the term for 'prejudging an individual' in the context of communication?
Which written language item refers to 'a shorter form of a word or phrase'?
Which written language item refers to 'a shorter form of a word or phrase'?
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What kind of communication barrier is described as 'becoming outrageous in the workplace'?
What kind of communication barrier is described as 'becoming outrageous in the workplace'?
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'What is appropriate in one culture may not be appropriate in another' refers to:
'What is appropriate in one culture may not be appropriate in another' refers to:
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What type of communication transmits messages using body language, facial expressions, and gestures?
What type of communication transmits messages using body language, facial expressions, and gestures?
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In communication, what Latin etymology of the term means 'to confer or relate with one another'?
In communication, what Latin etymology of the term means 'to confer or relate with one another'?
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What process pertains to the transfer of information, thoughts, or ideas to create a shared understanding between a sender and a receiver?
What process pertains to the transfer of information, thoughts, or ideas to create a shared understanding between a sender and a receiver?
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Which type of verbal communication uses symbols that are hand-written or printed with an electronic device?
Which type of verbal communication uses symbols that are hand-written or printed with an electronic device?
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What part of communication involves conveying messages using spoken language?
What part of communication involves conveying messages using spoken language?
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'Thinking about the best way to communicate before doing so' reflects a person's comfort in using:
'Thinking about the best way to communicate before doing so' reflects a person's comfort in using:
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What is one of the key skills required to analyze multimodal texts?
What is one of the key skills required to analyze multimodal texts?
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According to Kadjan-Baumeyer, what should readers and listeners do to analyze multimodal texts?
According to Kadjan-Baumeyer, what should readers and listeners do to analyze multimodal texts?
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What should one look for when identifying support for the claims in a multimodal text?
What should one look for when identifying support for the claims in a multimodal text?
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How can a speaker make a point more appealing in a multimodal text?
How can a speaker make a point more appealing in a multimodal text?
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Why is it necessary to evaluate the argument of a speaker in a multimodal text?
Why is it necessary to evaluate the argument of a speaker in a multimodal text?
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What is one thing that can make evaluating an argument more challenging in a multimodal text?
What is one thing that can make evaluating an argument more challenging in a multimodal text?
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Study Notes
Globalizing Society and Communication
- Adjusting to changes and new patterns of interaction in a globalizing society requires a set of behavioral skills that are indispensable for individuals.
- Communicative competence is essential in a multicultural setting.
Barriers to Communication
- Hostile stereotypes can hamper communication.
- Language barriers can be a primary barrier of communication.
- Behavior differences can also hinder communication.
- Emotional display can be a barrier to effective communication.
Written Communication
- Using slang, jargon, acronym, abbreviation, and idiom requires consideration of the audience and context.
- Diction is important in written communication, and it can be different from literal interpretation.
Public Speaking
- Effective public speaking requires observation of the speaker's strengths and weaknesses.
- Consideration of the best way to communicate before doing so is essential.
Types of Communication
- Verbal communication transmits messages using words and word symbols representing ideas and objects.
- Communication is a process that pertains to the transfer of information, thoughts, or ideas to create a shared understanding between a sender and a receiver.
- Written communication uses symbols that are hand-written or printed with an electronic device.
Multimodal Texts
- Analyzing multimodal texts demands critical thinking, which involves listening and reading.
- To evaluate multimodal texts, it is essential to identify support for the claims, evaluate the argument, and look for evidence.
- Emotional appeals, logical arguments, and actual evidence should be considered when evaluating an argument.
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Description
This quiz is an assignment for learners studying English for Purposive Communication. It discusses the importance of speaking English for communicative competence, requiring a detailed explanation with at least ten sentences.
