...Language is Beyond Communication When I chose English as my major in college, many of my relatives, friends and even my teachers were shocked. “This is not a major. Everyone who wants to seek opportunities globally will learn English.” “Language is just a tool in communication, without professional knowledge, what are you going to do when you graduate?” Even though now I still don’t know what I can do after four years studying English, I am feeling more and more strongly that language is not simply a tool in conversation. Language plays an essential part in everyone’s life, but most people are unaware of it. Because we are so familiar with our own language, we take it for granted. Language is beyond communication; it is a cultural thing. It shapes our thoughts and helps build our social network. Admittedly, one of the most important functions of language is communication. Language transforms abstract thoughts into concrete words and phrases, so people can express their ideas. Language gives a standard form to people who live in the same area, so when in conversation, people know they are talking about the same thing. Language makes communication easier. Besides, language can be spoken, heard, read, and touched (braille alphabet), therefore, almost everyone has access to it. Language reaches communication to people at large. However, this communication is not globally wide, because a certain language is only understood by a group of people who speak the language. Therefore,...
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...Успех фирмы Toyota уже многие десятилетия вызывает неизменный интерес у менеджеров и бизнесменов по всему миру. Надежность автомобилей Toyota стала эталоном для мировой автопромышленности, поэтому каждый, кто заинтересован в повышении качества товаров и услуг, так или иначе, знакомится с опытом этой корпорации. А ведь история Тойоты начинается не с производства автомобилей. В 1924 году японский изобретатель Сакиши Тайода создает полностью автоматизированный ткацкий станок, после чего основывает cвою текстильную компанию. Позднее, он продает патентные права на свой станок, а вырученные деньги оставляет своему сыну Киширо, с повелением потратить их на основание собственного автомобильного производства. В 1933 году в компании Toyoda Automatic Loom Works создается автомобильное подразделение, которое возглавляет Киширо Тойода. В 1935 году происходит выпуск первых моделей автомобилей, среди них Model AA, Model G1. А в 1937 году автомобильное подразделение, возглавляемое Киширо Тойода, выделяется в самостоятельную компанию Toyota Motor Company. Подкрепленная мощной государственной поддержкой, компания стремительно развивается, выпуская все новые и новые модели. В 1957 году открывается первый зарубежный филиал – Toyota Motor Sales USA. После нефтяного кризиса 1974 года, автомобильная промышленность оказывается в тяжелом положении. Однако Тойота продолжает получать устойчивую прибыль. Именно тогда конкуренты заговорили о специфической системе менеджмента в Тойоте, которая позволяет...
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...!1 Topic: Explain one of your hobbies, and persuade a friend to take up this hobby. Play Handball My favorite hobby is playing handball which I have been exercising for about 20 years. Handball is a very popular sport in Europe and is known as “Olympic Handball” in North America. I grew up in Germany and came to the US about one and a half years ago. My whole family used to be active member in a handball club and I started to play it when I was only six years old. At that time my dad used to be the coach of a handball team for kids between the ages of five and seven. Initially I was not interested in practicing it at all but he took me to a game once and I suddenly became quite excited. Maybe it was because I have seen all those kids running around chasing a ball… However, I’d like to bring you a bit closer to the sport of handball and hope to encourage you in taking up this activity. I believe handball is an excellent sport for children. Practice with small children usually starts with general motor exercises. They jump, jump on one foot, run, try to catch and throw a ball while running, do balance exercises, and the list just goes on. It’s a great sport to get your child moving, stay active and get into the habit of weekly exercises. Additionally, it keeps them away from playing with electronic gadgets day in and day out. Besides, handball is a team sport. An individual alone cannot have any success in this activity. The younger you are to start it the better...
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...The Effectiveness of Body Language In communication. Body language refers to various forms of nonverbal communication, where in a person may reveal clues as to some unspoken intention or feeling through their physical behaviour. These behaviours include (but are not limited to) facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space. Body language exists in both animals and humans, but this article focuses on interpretations of human body language. It is also known as kinesics. Body language must not be confused with sign language, as sign languages are full languages like spoken languages and have their own complex grammar systems, as well as being able to exhibit the fundamental properties that exist in all languages. Body language, on the other hand, does not have a grammar and must be interpreted broadly, instead of having an absolute meaning corresponding with a certain movement, so it is not a language like sign language, and is simply termed as a "language" due to popular culture. Body language, a subset of nonverbal communication, complements verbal communication in social interaction. In fact some researchers conclude that nonverbal communication accounts for the majority of information transmitted during interpersonal interactions. Body language is a part of communication that very few actually study yet it makes up most of what we use to communicate and is generally much more accurate a judge of meaning than are the words we use...
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...Running head: The Understanding of Communication in Language and Diversity The Understanding of Communication in Language and Diversity Sabah Rawnak Grand Canyon University COM-101 Kimberly Thompson 1/24/2010 The Understanding of Communication in Language and Diversity Communication is a very important aspect in our life. It helps human beings connect with each other. Communications brings people together and acknowledge the different cultures. Today, we have so many different cultures, language and skin colors. Each culture has its own way of communicating. I am from Bangladesh and I can honestly say how hard it was for me to communicate when I first arrived in America. It took me several years to understand the American culture, speak English, make friends and communicate. I learned how important it is to understand communication in language and diversity to develop and appreciation for different cultures in order to improve our communication skills. There were two things that stood out in the two resources that I found. One thing was I was able to compare my life with the author’s writing. Steven A. Beebe, Diana K. Ivy and Susan J. Beebe (2008) point out in Communication: Principle for a Lifetime to manage your anxiety to adjust. I was very anxious to learn English and be like an American. I was impatient and wanted to fit in with my classmates and make friends. Richard D. Bucher (2008) in Diversity Consciousness: Opening Our Minds to People, Culture...
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...Running Head: Communication Demonstrative Communication and Nonverbal Body Language name goes here University of Phoenix Monday, October 10, 2011 Demonstrative Communication and Nonverbal Body Language Parents teach their children to speak so communicating their needs is not difficult. As the children grow into their teenage years, the nonverbal cues they learn are through trial and error. As those teenagers grow into adulthood learning to master the art of verbal and nonverbal cues is a chore. Today people communicate with much more than words. In fact, research shows that the majority of communication is nonverbal (Nonverbal Communication and Body Language, 2011). Demonstrative communication is effective when positively displayed and ineffective when negatively portrayed. Listening is a difficult task for some while maintaining an engaging conversation is difficult for others. Communication is the key to opening the doors of success and victory (Positive Communication Techniques, n.d.). Communication Communication is a process by which information exchanged between individuals through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior. Communication is an exchange of information via verbal or written messages, and it is the process of sending and receiving messages (Communication, 2011; Cheesebro, O'Connor, and Rios, 2010). Demonstrative Communication Demonstrative communication includes nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as tone of voice...
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...The role of body language in intercultural communication Despite the fact that the majority of gestures can be universally deciphered, there are considerable differences in body languages in different cultures. Thus the process of intercultural communication requires great tact and consideration to the behavioral patterns typical of other countries. Here are some brief pointers concerning body language variations and gestures in cultures which differ from Western (US/UK notably) behaviour. People from parts of India may to shake their head from side to side as a sign of agreement and active listening. In the west we tend to nod our head to agree and affirm and to show we are listening; in India it is not unusual for people to move their heads from side to side in giving these reactions. It is also seen as respectful practice. This point concerns eye contact. Eye contact is generally regarded as a positive aspect of body language in Western cultures, which in this context typically refers to white European people and descendents. A specific difference regarding eye contact can be found in some black Caribbean cultures however, whereby young people tend to be instructed not look at someone eye to eye when being told off or disciplined. Filipino people (and in fact many other people of all races) can find it offensive/uncomfortable when beckoned by a repeatedly curled index finger - the gesture evokes feelings of having done something wrong and being chastised for it. In Arab...
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...Effects of Poor Communication in ELS Language Centers Name Institutional Affiliation Effects of Poor Communication in ELS Language Centers One of the basic differences between human beings and the rest of creation is the ability to communicate. Communications enhances human beings to convey their ideas and thoughts with one another effectively. In all the aspects of human activities, communication is crucial (Udegbe, 2012). Effective communications helps businesses in a myriad ways. First, it enhances clear expectations. Effective communication promotes the establishment of clear expectation for the different parties involved. For instance, effective communication helps the employees to know their organizational expectation such as improving sales levels (Peng & Litteljohn , 2001). Secondly, effective communication promotes relationships in organizations. Clear communication enhances strong relationships between individuals in an organization. Strong relationships are achieved through exchange of crucial information and provision of feedback thereby building trust. Thirdly, effective communication improves teamwork. Effectively communication of organizational goals enhances teams to work together to achieve a common objective. Consequently, performance and satisfaction within an organization improves tremendously. The number of English language learners (ELL) is significantly increasing throughout American public schools. It is estimated that this number will hit ten...
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...David G. Fisher Professor Hallawell English 249 (Linguistics) 25 October 2011 Reading between the text message lines: How a culture becomes dependent on electronic communication and changes language skills forever. They are everywhere, in schoolyards, high school halls, businesses and even our own homes and they are having an effect on our culture at this very minute. You may even be reading this on one right now. They are cell phones and more and more they are being used for more than just talking; they are being used to send e-mail, text, and instant messages. What originally started out as a way to have more communication in case of emergencies and to have a way for teenagers and adults to stay connected to what is going on in each other’s lives has become a barrier to language abilities. (Bauerlein) In the immediacy of our consumer society we have become too reliant upon instant information and it has affected our way of communicating. A cell phone is now a device that can keep us continually linked to the internet, e-mail and text messages. The price for this convenience is that we have lost the ability to communicate effectively face to face or in writing, thusly loosing parts of our literacy level in this country. When the miracle of cell phones first came into popular use, most people were not that interested in the text message mostly because there was an extra charge associated with using the feature. After more time and as the phone plans began to...
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...Demonstrative Communication Eboni Morris BCOM/275 August 18, 2012 Chip Furches Demonstrative Communication Communication allows people to interact with each other in every aspect of their lives. Effective communication involves a shared understanding of messages that are transmitted between a sender and a receiver. Communication consists of verbal, written, and demonstrative communication. According to Answers Corporation (2012), demonstrative communication is defined as nonverbal and unwritten communication and involves such things as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language. Demonstrative communication assists in the interpretation of verbal messages from the sender to the receiver. Nonverbal cues vary from person to person as well as culture to culture. Developing effective verbal communication skills, can be challenging for some individuals, while developing an understanding of demonstrative communication cues can be equally or more challenging for most individuals. Verbal communication can be seen as the most forward method of communication, one’s ability to communicate through body language can provide more insight behind messages. “Body language is a comprehension and communication tool via physical movements and changes that show a person's feelings, thoughts, and attitudes about other persons and things” (Benzer, 2012). Body language provides understanding to the intent of the messages that are sent and received. Identifying body language as nonverbal...
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...Verbal Communication From Chapter 5 of Human Communication in Society, Third Edition. Jess K. Alberts, Thomas K. Nakayama, Judith N. Martin. Copyright © 2013 by Pearson Education, Inc. All rights reserved. 87 Verbal Communication chapter outline The ImporTance of Verbal communIcaTIon Language and Perception Language and Power Power and Words Power and Accent Power and Identity Labels WhaT Is Verbal communIcaTIon? Functions of Language Components of Language Influences on Verbal communIcaTIon Gender Age Regionality Ethnicity and Race Education and Occupation eThIcs and Verbal communIcaTIon Hate Speech Confirming and Disconfirming Communication ImproVIng your Verbal communIcaTIon skIlls “I” Statements Become Aware of the Power of Language The IndIVIdual, Verbal communIcaTIon, and socIeTy 88 “ The verbal elements of communication are the foundation on which meaning is created. When I took a trip to Britain, I thought people would speak with a “British accent.” I didn’t realize that there are many different accents and the differences are not just pronunciation, but also vocabulary. In order to get my message across, I learned to avoid using slang words as much as I could. I didn’t realize how much American slang I use in my everyday speech! Despite the many different ways of speaking English across the UK, I felt the way that I speak English made me stick out as an American. W hen we think of “communication...
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...Meaning & Nature of Language Introduction Language is the heart of our world. We create our concept of the world by thinking and naming things. Using words helps us communicate effectively in different situations. Without language, we would not be able to communicate at all. Verbal communication is one of life's naturally occurring communication systems. Communication is essential for human beings. Language is the primary way in which adults pass ways of thinking and conversing on to their children. Language is an accumulation of knowledge because we learned everything by somebody through language. Society would have to recreate itself every generation if it could not pass its knowledge on through language. Language is one of the most powerful tools in human communication. Words are meant to establish and maintain friendly contact. Through words, people shape their identities. People can express their feelings, attitudes, and experiences to each other through words. By speaking, information can be give to others about oneself and the world around him/her. In Christine Leong's essay Being A Chink, she describes the power of language. She said, "It gives us identity, personality, social status, and it also creates communities, defining both insiders and outsiders. Language has the ability to heal or to harm, to praise or belittle, to promote peace or even to glorify hate." I believe this is what language is all about. Language has two purposes. Depending...
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...Language an important factor in multinationals: The impact of language across cross-cultural leadership, management and communication Abstract The purpose of this literature review is to analyze the impact of language on various leadership and management contexts in multinational organizations which operates across different cultures. This paper examines the extent of literature which have focused on the study of language and its impact on activities concerned with leadership and management in multinationals. The main focus being the impact on headquarter and subsidiary communication, knowledge sharing and management contexts, this paper details the literature which suggest that multinationals would be better off by focusing on language and developing language policies which better suit its nature rather than taking language as a granted factor. The objective of this paper is to conclude that language difference across different cultures can no longer be left unattended as its as various implication internally as well as externally for corporations which are operating with different cultures and different languages. Keywords: Language, MNC, multinationals, leadership, management, communication, knowledge sharing, language policy Introduction The growing integration of companies from all around the globe is increasing the race towards a global village. Companies that operate beyond borders are the most influential of them all. Multinational companies are crossing their national...
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...Braund Zenobia Braund Zenobia Braund [company name] Zenobia Braund [company name] Unit 1: Developing Effective communication in Health and Social care. Bra15436310 Unit 1: Developing Effective communication in Health and Social care. Bra15436310 CONTENTS! TOPIC | PAGE | -INTRODUCTION TO WHY COMMUNICATION IS IMPORTANT | 2-3 | -THE HISTORY OF COMMUNICATION | 3 | -VERBAL/NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION | 3-5 | -FORMAL/INFORMAL COMMUNICATION | 6 | -OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION | 7-8 | -BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION | 9-10 | -CONCLUSION | 10 | Communication, what is it and why is it important? Communication is one of the most important things we learn throughout life. Communication is the ability to transfer information between people successfully, to be able to effectively communicate is vital as it means we can understand a services users’ needs or request in the setting of health and social care. There are many different varieties of communication and throughout this report I will go through them. An example is verbal, and non-verbal. And difference mediums such as braille, sign language or spoken language. Communication can be altered and send a completely different message easily by changing many things, things such as tone, pace of even a small thing like body language. Once again, I will go through this later on in the report. Communication is so important as to be able to get across the desired message successfully can determine whether a group work...
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...More than Just Words Communications is the process by which information and thoughts are shared between two or more people by means of speech, behavior, or nonverbal cues. Thereby, meaning the process of conversing does not only occur with verbalization but also through demonstrative communications. Demonstrative communications involves all actions that do not comprise of spoken language. Every day, we send out and receive messages nonverbally, using them to emphasize and enhance our verbal messages. Everything from the way we dress to the way we carry ourselves speaks to others and says a lot about our character. Silent messages encompass a considerable portion of our daily communications. A study showed that only seven percent of communications is verbal whereas ninety-three percent is composed of demonstrative communications, indicating that we use nonverbal actions to listen and respond more than we do with words (Mehrabian, 1995-2011). What we are thinking and feeling is communicated through our body language and sent out in unspoken language. Therefore, when carrying out a conversation we are not only listening with our ears but also our eyes, just as we respond with body language and not only with words. Developing communication skills to be more conscious of body language and their meanings will enable a person to read other people better, in turn, allowing them to be more conscious of their own body language. Sending out the wrong kind of body language can deliver the wrong...
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