1). (Regarding Chapter 13) Which of the research methods listed in Table 13.3 seem the most interesting? Assume you want to study some aspect of deception. Frame a research question. Which method would you choose to answer the question. Why?
To me, the most interesting research method listed is ethnography. With ethnography, a research is able to engage themselves in a culture while observing norms within this culture. Through this, he or she is able to understand how the society works and be able to critque on a different level as someone who just reads about it.
One research question I could ask is "How has technology affected romantic relationships?" . I would divide this particular study into focal areas that deal with romantic relationships like intimacy, maintenance, etc. Then, I could use survey research to see how people my resond to questions. If I were to use quantitative methods, I would make statements and see if people responds to that. I think this would be affective for a simple question. Other good methods to study the affect of romantic relationships deal with qualitative research. We could study survey research but use open ended question and gather textual analysis from this.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Week 16, Question 3
Pick One other concept in the book that you feel needs further discussion
The concept in the book that I feel needs further discussion is the chapter regarding intercultural communication. For me, intercultural communication is one of the most interesting topics regardign interpersonal communication. I would like that we would further discussion and explanation on the different types of cultures that exist in our society. Mainly I feel that understanding intercultural communication is essential for the U.S. to embrace every level of all cultures. The text offers a lot of examples on intercultural communication leaving us with a taste of what it is all about however I do feel that further discussion should be done in class. We had a paper that centered around cultural differences however, it would be nice to have discussed how differences in culture vary beyond ethnicity. Perhaps this would lead me to have chosen a different topic when writing my paper. For me, intercultural communication is one topic that needs to be justified. Students in communication studies as their major, or even those who have chosen a different path will be able to benefit from it. Also, I really like Sarah Trenholms discussion on Awareness and how some people are unaware of differences in culture and how often this ignorance can lead to problems of stereotype or privilege. So, I think this would be a topic that should be further discussed.
The concept in the book that I feel needs further discussion is the chapter regarding intercultural communication. For me, intercultural communication is one of the most interesting topics regardign interpersonal communication. I would like that we would further discussion and explanation on the different types of cultures that exist in our society. Mainly I feel that understanding intercultural communication is essential for the U.S. to embrace every level of all cultures. The text offers a lot of examples on intercultural communication leaving us with a taste of what it is all about however I do feel that further discussion should be done in class. We had a paper that centered around cultural differences however, it would be nice to have discussed how differences in culture vary beyond ethnicity. Perhaps this would lead me to have chosen a different topic when writing my paper. For me, intercultural communication is one topic that needs to be justified. Students in communication studies as their major, or even those who have chosen a different path will be able to benefit from it. Also, I really like Sarah Trenholms discussion on Awareness and how some people are unaware of differences in culture and how often this ignorance can lead to problems of stereotype or privilege. So, I think this would be a topic that should be further discussed.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Week 16, Question 2
What concept/s in this class have you found the most interesting? What was it about that concept that you found interesting?
One concept from this course that I thoroughly enjoyed was our discussion on nonverbal communication. For me, nonverbal communication governs many aspects of communication in general. For example, when choosing a prospective romantic partner, one may use physical attributes as a standard when deciding. The nonverbal cues that a person gives off in terms of physical attributes affect a prospective partner’s decision. Nonverbal cues include a persons dress or physical beauty. In turn, dress alone is enough to define a person’s style and or personality. If dress is responsible for giving off a certain image to another person, he/she dressing a certain way may rethink their choices because of the certain image being portrayed. For example, a person who is in search of a job does not want to stop by prospective places in a t-shirt, jeans, and flip flops rather one should opt for more professional attire that would increase his or her chances of receiving a positive reaction from employers.
Nonverbal communication can also be linked to negative things. For instance, if dress can affect a persons view on an individual. Any person can change their image by changing their dress. This could be linked to cases of deception and how communication can be negative.
One concept from this course that I thoroughly enjoyed was our discussion on nonverbal communication. For me, nonverbal communication governs many aspects of communication in general. For example, when choosing a prospective romantic partner, one may use physical attributes as a standard when deciding. The nonverbal cues that a person gives off in terms of physical attributes affect a prospective partner’s decision. Nonverbal cues include a persons dress or physical beauty. In turn, dress alone is enough to define a person’s style and or personality. If dress is responsible for giving off a certain image to another person, he/she dressing a certain way may rethink their choices because of the certain image being portrayed. For example, a person who is in search of a job does not want to stop by prospective places in a t-shirt, jeans, and flip flops rather one should opt for more professional attire that would increase his or her chances of receiving a positive reaction from employers.
Nonverbal communication can also be linked to negative things. For instance, if dress can affect a persons view on an individual. Any person can change their image by changing their dress. This could be linked to cases of deception and how communication can be negative.
Friday, May 1, 2009
Week 15, Question 2
2). Do you agree with Marshall McLuhan that the medium is the message, i.e. that the format or logic of a medium is as important as its content and, in fact, determines what content will be broadcast through that channel? Evaluate his idea that television is a cool medium.
Marshall McLuhan's "the medium is the message" is something I agree with. He argues that the channel through which the message is transmitted, is as important as the message itself. With television, networks filter what they want to broadcast on their channel. Though they don't state it right out loud, most networks show their point of view with out being blunt. For me, I like to watch t.v. for news but if I want to know more about something I will go to the internet as a medium. This way, I am able to find the news I'm more interested in and also look at the sites that I feel is more credible. When you watch television, everything is so quick. The text states that we are left to fill in the blanks but sometimes television does it for you. Similar to ads and semiotics. Which is related to television being a cool medium.
Marshall McLuhan's "the medium is the message" is something I agree with. He argues that the channel through which the message is transmitted, is as important as the message itself. With television, networks filter what they want to broadcast on their channel. Though they don't state it right out loud, most networks show their point of view with out being blunt. For me, I like to watch t.v. for news but if I want to know more about something I will go to the internet as a medium. This way, I am able to find the news I'm more interested in and also look at the sites that I feel is more credible. When you watch television, everything is so quick. The text states that we are left to fill in the blanks but sometimes television does it for you. Similar to ads and semiotics. Which is related to television being a cool medium.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Week 15, Question 1
1). Have you made friendships that exist exclusively in cyberspace? If so, how are they different from f2f relationships? If you have not formed cyber relationships, why not?
I have never made a friendship that was exclusively in cyberspace. I remember the first time I started using instant messaging was in seventh grade and I only used it to talk to friends I made to school. For me, I always initiate a friendship first through face to face encounters. From that point, I maintain that friendship through cyberspace.
I think that relationships that are initiated through cyberspace differ to those that develop face to face in several ways. People who communicate through computer mediated technology are able to potray themselves in different ways. One who is shy in person can be very outgoing on the internet. Some may see this as decieving, but I personally feel that are connecting with someone in a different way.
I actually did a paper once on the effects of technology on romantic relationships. I found a lot of articles on self-disclosure and intimacy. A study showed that relationships developed online included people more willing to share intimate disclosure on a quicker basis that face to face communication.
I can see this happening. For me, I can articulate better when I write and if you think about it, when you send someone a message through email, you don't get their feedback right away. You can think about a very good response if you are fighting for example. I think this is the say for text messaging as well.
Other than that, face to face communication is different from cyberspace communication because nonverbal cues are not present. Sarcasm and other types of humor are almost undetectable.
I have never made a friendship that was exclusively in cyberspace. I remember the first time I started using instant messaging was in seventh grade and I only used it to talk to friends I made to school. For me, I always initiate a friendship first through face to face encounters. From that point, I maintain that friendship through cyberspace.
I think that relationships that are initiated through cyberspace differ to those that develop face to face in several ways. People who communicate through computer mediated technology are able to potray themselves in different ways. One who is shy in person can be very outgoing on the internet. Some may see this as decieving, but I personally feel that are connecting with someone in a different way.
I actually did a paper once on the effects of technology on romantic relationships. I found a lot of articles on self-disclosure and intimacy. A study showed that relationships developed online included people more willing to share intimate disclosure on a quicker basis that face to face communication.
I can see this happening. For me, I can articulate better when I write and if you think about it, when you send someone a message through email, you don't get their feedback right away. You can think about a very good response if you are fighting for example. I think this is the say for text messaging as well.
Other than that, face to face communication is different from cyberspace communication because nonverbal cues are not present. Sarcasm and other types of humor are almost undetectable.
Saturday, April 25, 2009
1). How are organizations tied to the environment? What is the relationship between the school you attend and the city or town in which it is situated? What, if any, ethical obligations does an organization like a college or university have to the local community?
Organizations are tied to the environment in many ways. Our text states that organizations depend on the environment for resources and energy. For example, SJSU depends on San Jose's community. It creates pressures, as the text says and opportunities. An example of a pressure is transportation and housing needs. San Jose has to have places for SJSU students to live and there are many apartments around the school available. Opportunites available from SJSU are jobs on campus as well as maintaining the upkeep of all the buildings.
A college has ethical obligations to the local community because when a college is placed and expands, so does it's student body. The number of college students that make up the community is larger and people who don't attend the university has to live among college students.
Organizations are tied to the environment in many ways. Our text states that organizations depend on the environment for resources and energy. For example, SJSU depends on San Jose's community. It creates pressures, as the text says and opportunities. An example of a pressure is transportation and housing needs. San Jose has to have places for SJSU students to live and there are many apartments around the school available. Opportunites available from SJSU are jobs on campus as well as maintaining the upkeep of all the buildings.
A college has ethical obligations to the local community because when a college is placed and expands, so does it's student body. The number of college students that make up the community is larger and people who don't attend the university has to live among college students.
Week 14, Question 2
2). Review the etiquette rules suggested in the text. Respond to each one. Have you ever been bothered by cell phone, answering machines, or beepers? What do you feel about call waiting? Is it rude to put people on hold to take another call?
First off, I like this set of etiquette rules and I think that it should be available or engrained into everyones mind. Some people don't know what is appropriate. For cell phones, I agree with the text. I think that carrying a conversation loudly in the mentioned places, restaurants, movie theatres, and church is rude. I hate when people are on their phones during a transaction when shoppin because it really slows down the service. Also, when your with a friend and he/she answer his/her phone and is on the phone for a long time its rude.
For answering machines, I think it's irritating when people have short answering machines. I work at a doctors office so I constantly have to leave messages regarding appointments. I have to talk super fast and if I get cut off I have to call back. It takes too much work and I always feel like I'm bothering the person.
Call waiting isn't rude to me but it depends how long I've been put on hold and who I am talking to. Usually if it's a long time I'll just hang up and wait for them to call me back because they probably got an important call and I accept it with no hard feelings.
Conference calls I make are only with my siblings. I agree with the rules and I'll make sure that if I'm in a conference call, I do state my name.
The etiquette for ringtones are understandable but I don't really find myself in situations where I can have a funny ringtone. You always have the option of putting your phone on vibrate.
The important etiquette is the time in communication. You have to make sure that you are reaching the other person at an appropriate time. For example, we make sure to call people after 6pm because that's when people are most likely home. Otherwise, we would have to keep leaving messages when actually reaching the person is better.
First off, I like this set of etiquette rules and I think that it should be available or engrained into everyones mind. Some people don't know what is appropriate. For cell phones, I agree with the text. I think that carrying a conversation loudly in the mentioned places, restaurants, movie theatres, and church is rude. I hate when people are on their phones during a transaction when shoppin because it really slows down the service. Also, when your with a friend and he/she answer his/her phone and is on the phone for a long time its rude.
For answering machines, I think it's irritating when people have short answering machines. I work at a doctors office so I constantly have to leave messages regarding appointments. I have to talk super fast and if I get cut off I have to call back. It takes too much work and I always feel like I'm bothering the person.
Call waiting isn't rude to me but it depends how long I've been put on hold and who I am talking to. Usually if it's a long time I'll just hang up and wait for them to call me back because they probably got an important call and I accept it with no hard feelings.
Conference calls I make are only with my siblings. I agree with the rules and I'll make sure that if I'm in a conference call, I do state my name.
The etiquette for ringtones are understandable but I don't really find myself in situations where I can have a funny ringtone. You always have the option of putting your phone on vibrate.
The important etiquette is the time in communication. You have to make sure that you are reaching the other person at an appropriate time. For example, we make sure to call people after 6pm because that's when people are most likely home. Otherwise, we would have to keep leaving messages when actually reaching the person is better.
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