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Some of the readings this week discuss various philosophies of communication genres Some of the readings this week discuss various philosophies of communication genres, emphasizing that genres of communication help constitute the way people function together within organizations.  From your perspective, how does written communication influence what an organization \”is\”? What examples can you find … Read more

Martin Buber was an early 20th century Jewish theologian I-Thou Communication Martin Buber was an early 20th century Jewish theologian, famous for the distinction between \\\”I-It\\\” relationships and \\\”I-Thou\\\” relationships. \\\”I-It\\\” and \\\”I-Thou\\\” are two distinct ways of relating. Shifting your communication from I-It to I-Thou For this discussion board assignment, think of someone you … Read more

Exploring Various Cultures Option 1 – Exploring Various Cultures Taking time to explore other cultures enriches our own communication processes. For this assignment option, browse the two websites, World Culture Encyclopedia (Links to an external site.) and Hofstede Insights (Links to an external site.) to learn more about two different cultures. You may certainly use two other websites, just be sure … Read more

The Possibility and Actuality of Visual Arguments 1. J. Anthony Blair, in “The Possibility and Actuality of Visual Arguments,” takes on the task of deciding whether “visual” artifacts can be “arguments.” Do you think visual artifacts are arguments? Why or why not? To what extent is your social media campaign an “argument,” and what role … Read more