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Four Perspectives on CommunicationThinking Through Communication discusses four different theoretical perspectives on communication.Consider each of these perspectives and answer the questions below about these perspectives.
a. Consider the psychological perspective. In what ways do you believe that what goes on inside people’s
heads (beliefs, values, attitudes, etc.) affects their communication?b. Consi
der the social constructionist perspective. How do we “build worlds” through communication? Think
of some ideas we talk about in our culture that may not exist in other cultures. How do these conceptscontribute to our happiness or success (or lack of them) in our culture?c. Consider the pragmatic perspective. How is communication like a game? How is it different from a game?d. Consider the cultural studies perspective. What is the goal of a researcher who takes a cultural studiesapproach?e. Which of these perspectives is closest to your own view of communication?Your initial response should be 250-300 words in length. Your claims should be supported by assigned
readings and/or other academic resources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postin
gs by Day 7.
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Four Perspectives on CommunicationThinking Through Communication discusses four different theoretical perspectives on communication.Consider each of these perspectives and answer the questions below about these perspectives.
a. Consider the psychological perspective. In what ways do you believe that what goes on inside people’s
heads (beliefs, values, attitudes, etc.) affects their communication?b. Consi
der the social constructionist perspective. How do we “build worlds” through communication? Think
of some ideas we talk about in our culture that may not exist in other cultures. How do these conceptscontribute to our happiness or success (or lack of them) in our culture?c. Consider the pragmatic perspective. How is communication like a game? How is it different from a game?d. Consider the cultural studies perspective. What is the goal of a researcher who takes a cultural studiesapproach?e. Which of these perspectives is closest to your own view of communication?Your initial response should be 250-300 words in length. Your claims should be supported by assigned
readings and/or other academic resources. Respond to at least two of your classmates’ postin
gs by Day 7.
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