Conversing and Relating
Learning objectives
Successful interaction with this and associated course content will enable students to…
- Gain insight into the complexity of language as related to human relationships
- Discuss different communication styles and issues of gender and language
- Know about theories related to communication accommodation
- Discuss different sources of miscommunication
- Understand the dynamics of language use in social contexts, including online
Topics covered
- Communication in Practice
- Language and relationships
- Communication styles
- Communication contexts
- Communication accommodation
- Uncertainty management
- Sources of miscommunication
- Language and Society
- Culturally embedded language
- Cultural schemas and scripts
- Gender and communication
- Communication in personal relationships
- Romancing across cultures
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