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3: Verbal Communication

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  • 3.1: Language and Meaning
    The relationship between language and meaning is not a straightforward one.You’ll recall that “generating meaning” was a central part of the definition of communication we learned earlier. We arrive at meaning through the interaction between our nervous and sensory systems and some stimulus outside of them. The indirect and sometimes complicated relationship between language and meaning can lead to confusion, frustration, or even humor. Since language and symbols are the primary vehicle for our
  • 3.2: Functions of Language
    In this section, we will learn about the five functions of language, which show us that language is expressive, language is powerful, language is fun, language is dynamic, and language is relational.
  • 3.3: Using Words Well
    When people don’t use words well, there are consequences that range from mild annoyance to legal actions. When people do use words well, they can be inspiring and make us better people. In this section, we will learn how to use words well by using words clearly, using words affectively, and using words ethically.
  • 3.4: Language, Society, and Culture
    Society and culture influence the words that we speak, and the words that we speak influence society and culture. Such a cyclical relationship can be difficult to understand, but many of the examples throughout this chapter and examples from our own lives help illustrate this point.


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