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Communication skills i

Communication skills i. June 11 th 2012. Today. Introduction of final task. Context of an expression. The social situation in which something is said. Examples? Includes any information that is important to understanding the appropriate use of an expression. Context of an expression.

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Communication skills i

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  1. Communication skills i June 11th 2012

  2. Today • Introduction of final task

  3. Context of an expression • The social situation in which something is said. • Examples? • Includes any information that is important to understanding the appropriate use of an expression.

  4. Context of an expression • How does context (the situation) affect WHAT we say (and how we say it)?

  5. Context of an expression • How does context (the situation) affect WHAT we say (and how we say it)? • Who said it? Who was addressed? • What were the circumstances? What was the occasion? • When was this word or expression used? When was the text given? • Where was it spoken? • Why was it spoken? • How was it spoken? How was it received?

  6. Context of an expression EXAMPLE: A new employee’s first day of work. She meets a co-worker for the first time.

  7. Speech registers • What are they?

  8. Speech registers • What are they? • - Choosing the appropriate language for the context. i.e., Would you like a cup of coffee? Joe- coffee? Can I get you a coffee?

  9. Speech registers • What are they? • - Choosing the appropriate language for the context. i.e., Lend me your car, will you? I was wondering if I might use your car. Can I borrow your car?

  10. Speech registers More examples: Hey! Come here for a minute. A: Is your work finished?B: Yup. A: Is your work finished?B: Yes, it is. Can I see that, please?

  11. Speech registers More examples: Give me a pencil. Could I borrow a pencil, if that’s alright? What’s up? How are you today?

  12. Speech registers Things to consider?

  13. Final project Your group will be given a video clip with no sound. • You will “dub” the video with your own script.

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