Communicaion: Labels, Verbal Adaptation, Slangs, and Sensitivity to Language Culture

COM101 LEC C, Spring 2020 Written Assignment #2: Verbal Communication Due: 3/23/2020, 11:59PM

This written assignment is designed to help you understand how verbal communication is applied to our social relationships. Analyze and discuss person centeredness in your verbal communication with someone with whom you have a close relationship with.

In your discussion, you must include all of the following:

1. Unique terms/phrases—things you say that both of you understand the meaning of but which others typically would not

2. Topics of communication—things discussed with this person that you do not typically discuss with others

3. Labels—the significance of nicknames etc.

4. Verbal adaptations based on the relationship/what you know about the other person— e.g., knowing how to ask a favor or what to say to elicit an emotion

5. Sensitivity to the other person’s language based on your relationship/history

6. Terms/slangs/jargons associated with mutual interests—how might vocabulary often used in your discussions reflect and/or reinforce shared interests or passions

A high-quality discussion of these concepts will include the use of specific examples and their context, well-reasoned points, and an explanation of how person-centeredness impacts the relationship.

*Remember, assignments are graded based on merit. The more clearly and completely you apply the concepts and support your answers in your assignment, the better your grade will be. Note that the assignment is posted on UBLearns, and should be submitted via UBLearns. The assignment should be about 1-3 pages maximum, Times New Roman in 12-point form, double-spaced. Be clear, be precise, and DO NOT PLAGIRIZE. Each assignment is worth 50 points each. Late assignments are not accepted unless there is truly an emergency.