SPC1017-2462 Group 1

  Working on this group project was slightly more time-consuming and hands-on than expected. I overestimated the difficulty and assumed it would be simpler due to most of the work being divided. Because of the number of people in the group, it was harder to finish the assignment as a whole faster than you would alone. I quickly realized that a group project takes far more communication and incorporates more teaching styles. Patience and cooperation with those who need extended time are necessary. It was important to me to take other people's communication style into account and the way they contribute. When the project was first assigned, my group members and I were able to approach each subtopic with different strengths despite its complications.  We decided to divide the work amongst each other based on how much information was in each section. A great challenge we faced was dividing the work unfairly because there was more information in some subtopics than others. Some sec...

  I believe that presentation and public speaking serves as an extreme benefit to the American college system. I believe that it truly prepares students for college readiness and to see growth in their academics.   In this assignment, the goal was to be split between three groups and each group built a presentation build on not only their groups and projects, but everyone else’s as well.    Our speech was based on Chapter 3, Intercultural Communication. Our presentation consisted of slides that explained the dynamics between all of the most common terms that define us today. This was not expected whatsoever, this presentation was definitely more exciting than I expected it to be.  My group displayed a very professional and engaging relationship and I’m so grateful for the group I was in. From the moment we were assigned this project, we were already speaking about each person’s role and what they might want to talk about. We were already extremely engaged from t...

     I really enjoyed listening to the presentations and then writing about these topics in my own words. Hearing different people talk about anxiety, assumed similarity or difference, and ethnocentrism made me realize how often these barriers appear in my everyday life, even in small ways. I’ve definitely felt nervous when I’m in an unfamiliar cultural situation, worrying about saying or doing the wrong thing. Sometimes it’s something as simple as not knowing which greeting is appropriate or wondering if a joke I might make will seem rude. I’ve also caught myself if others think and act like I do, or on the other hand, thinking we have absolutely nothing in common when that’s not true at all. Reflecting on these issues helped me realize that I need to be more aware and intentional in how I approach people from different backgrounds, rather than relying on my first impressions or comfort zone.        Another part of this experience I loved was working ...

For this assignment, I was in group one in our group presented chapter 3 about culture and communication. Overall, I think the three groups did a great job with your presentation since this was our first presentation in our first assignment for this class. Everyone clearly put effort into preparing and researching and speaking in front of the class. Presenting can be stressful and uncomfortable for many people, but I think everyone in the groups handle this assignment very well and showed confidence while presenting.  My group worked very hard throughout the entire process. One thing I appreciate it most was that everyone stated involved in participated equally from the beginning. Everyone stayed in contact communicative about the project and helped each other Whenever necessary. Nobody was left out Every member contributed something important to the presentation. I think this was one of the main reason our presentation turned as successful, instead if only one or two people did al...

For my group, I think that the beginning of the project was most likely the hardest part. When our WhatsApp group was set up, we began by explaining to each other a bit more clearly what the requirements were for the project. Once we made sure that all of us knew what the project’s requirements were, we started to scramble to decide which of us were going to take on what topics, while the Canva page for it was being set up at the same time. I was considering just sitting and waiting to see if someone would step up and serve as an organizer and assign topics to all of us, but as we continued to discuss and decide on our topics, I realized that wasn’t going to be how we were going to undertake the assignment. Therefore, I decided to join in on self-assigning my topics. My initial plan was to create slides for Chapter 3-2 from topics A to C, but it was pointed out to me that race and ethnicity were both different topics than sex and gender orientation and that someone else could take on t...

   So, after seeing all the presentations, I found myself appreciating them a lot more than I thought I would. Presentations are typically boring and drawn out, but these presentations were anything but boring since they related to practical situations and real-life events. I particularly appreciated how the topic about intercultural communication and the topic on group communication allowed us to see how people react differently based on their backgrounds, personalities, and experiences. It was also nice seeing how other classmates interpreted the subjects. One of the most interesting presentations was that which focused on the subject of intercultural communication. The way in which it explained how culture is not simply a matter of nationality or language but involves tradition, religion, roles, age, and economic standing helped me understand what culture is much better. It also made me realize that everyone has a different experience growing up, and that plays an important...

 When I originally learned that our chapter would be about intercultural communication, I have to admit that I wasn't expecting too much. I assumed it would be boring or simply "common knowledge" that dealt with individuals speaking to each other across national borders. However, once I reviewed the presentation, I quickly realized that the topic is far broader. In fact, many of the issues covered in the presentation occur daily, in everyday conversation, most people take their own communications for granted. Something I particularly enjoyed about the presentation was its ability to go beyond the idea of nationality/ language. Prior to this chapter, when I heard the term "culture," I generally associated it with cultural norms/traditions or the country someone came from. I did not realize until reviewing the presentation that culture could also encompass aspects such as age, religious affiliation, gender identity/disability, or even how individuals communicated....

 Dyland Rodriguez     Recently, we saw two presentations that focused on communication in groups and the role of leadership in problem solving. Both presentations were very related and explained how important teamwork and communication are in everyday life, especially in school, work, and relationships with other people. I enjoyed both of them because they were informative and easy to relate to.     The first group talked about communication in different kinds of groups. One thing that stood out to me was how communication can affect both the success or failure of a team. I learned that when people communicate clearly and respectfully, the group works better together and avoids misunderstandings.  One concept from the presentation that I found very relevant was mediated communication in virtual groups. This type of communication happens when people interact through technology instead of face-to-face conversations. Examples include Zoom meetings, group chats...