BSCOM 234T Wk 1 Discussion - Interpreting Verbal Communication

WEEK 1

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. 

Due Thursday 7/9/2020

Listen to or read (using Closed Captions) the conversation between Sarah and her boss.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Based on what you heard or read, what do you think was happening in this situation? Consider the following questions in your response:

• What about this conversation may be misconstrued due to just hearing the words and not seeingthe body language?

• What response tactics do you think are used, and should be used?

• How would you respond to a similar situation?

or

Chapter 5 discusses Listening Barriers and the challenges to effective listening. Jump over to page 125 and read up on these. Which Listening Barriers are present in this exchange and how would you overcome them?

Due Monday 7/13/2020

Post 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member. Be constructive and professional.

• INITIAL POSTS MUST 175 WORDS IN LENGTH

• RESPONSES TO FELLOW STUDENTS (OR MYSELF) MUST BE AT LEAST 100 WORDS IN LENGTH