Welcome to Quarter 2 of Communication!

Navigational Link: Quarter 1.

Day 46

1. Watch the video about perception.

Day 47

1. Today watch the video “Cross Cultural Communication Challenges.”

Day 48

1. Yesterday’s video might have seemed a bit overwhelming. Don’t worry! We’re just exploring different ways that humans communicate. Take a look at the 6-dimensional model of international communication. Examine the maps. On the right-hand side of the page, there is a paragraph explaining what each dimension means. (Be sure to expand and read it, then look at the corresponding map again. Make sure you’re looking at the right map. Don’t worry about watching the video explanations unless you really want to know more.)
2. Why is it important for us to understand that different countries and cultures have different values? How does it impact you to understand that cultural norms that you are familiar with are not universal?

Day 49

1. Today, watch “How Power Affects Communication.”

Day 50

1. Watch the video “Being Direct or Getting Emotional.”

Day 51

1. Watch the video “What’s Your Conflict Style?”

Day 52

1. Read more about conflict management styles and take the quiz. Which style do you prefer?

Day 53

1. Watch the video “How is Human Language Built?”

Day 54

1. Watch the video “How Verbal Communication Affects Perception.”

Day 55

1. Today, watch the video about listening.

Day 56

1. Watch the video about nonverbal communication.

Day 57

1. Watch the video about nonverbal cues.

Day 58

1. Watch the video about creating and maintaining strong, healthy relationships.

Day 59

1. Read about building and maintaining healthy relationships.
2. Read about essential components and red flags in relationships.
3. Finally, read “How to Prepare Yourself for a Healthy Relationship.”

Day 60

1. “Relationships” doesn’t just mean romantic. It can mean the relationships you have with friends, family members, fellow students or co-workers–anyone you interact with, really. Read about characteristics of healthy relationships.
2. Read about the benefits of healthy relationships and community.

Day 61

1. Today, watch the video about Social Penetration Theory. (Ogres are Like Onions)

Day 62

1. Read about social penetration theory.
2. Watch “Social Penetration Theory Explained in 3 Minutes.”

Day 63

1. Watch the video about Knapp’s Relationship Development Model.

Day 64

1. Watch the video about Relational Dialetics.
2. Here’s some reading about relational dialetics to make the concepts clearer.

Day 65

1. Watch the video “Creating Healthy Relationships.”

Day 66

1. As students, you may not have much workplace experience, but the principles should apply to other areas of your life. Watch the video “The Importance of Communication in the Workplace.”

Day 67

1. Watch the video about organizational structure.

Day 68

1. Watch the video about impression management and self-monitoring.

Day 69

1. Read “5 Tips for Making a Great First Impression in Under 30 Seconds.”
2. Read “How to Make a Lasting First Impression.”