Housing Organization Report
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In 9 pages, the author develops a housing organization report showing an understanding of motivation and leadership theories. No sources are cited.
Filename: PChosmem.doc

How Performance Studies has Benefitted from Anthropology:
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This 10 page paper examines the historical approach to performance studies and illustrates how the emergence of a multi-disciplinary approach has benefitted this research. Furthermore, the benefits of such an approach are discussed and outlined, as major contributors to this philosophy are outlined throughout the research. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: GSPerman.rtf

How to Win Friends and Influence People
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A 5 page paper discussing some of the processes described by Dale Carnegie in this landmark work. First published in 1936, Carnegie's principles are as relevant today as they were when first published. The principles are most readily visible in the work setting, but they apply to every aspect of human interaction. The paper includes labeled examples of pathos, ethos and logos. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: KScommArgue.rtf

Impact Of Demographic And Culture Factors On Non-Verbal Communication
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This 5 page paper is the third for another student and reports the findings of the literature review conducted for the research study. This section discusses the findings relative to the impact of culture and demographics on specific forms of non-verbal communication – kinesics, proxemics, haptics, oculesic and paralinguistics. The writer also notes that these messages are further mitigated through other external factors. No Bibliography.
Filename: PGnvcm.rtf

Intervention Methods for More Effective Organizational Communication
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A 5 page discussion of the usefulness of intervention methods in preventing organizational communication from being obstructed. The survey feedback method, the use of change agents, and more are discussed. Several relevant managerial techniques for ensuring a positive communications environment are examined in great detail. No Bibliography.
Filename: Interven.wps

Is it Possible to Speak a Private Language?
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This 12 page paper considers the question of whether it is possible to speak a private language, and relates this in terms of the theories and views of Wittgenstein. This paper integrates a view of Wittgenstein's Private Language and the concepts of realism, antirealim, private language, meanings, and even the nature of language itself. This paper also considers the different between private and public language. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MHLanPhi.rtf

Jenkins and Barthes on Rereading
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A 3 page essay that discusses Roland Barthes's intriguing text S/Z, An Essay, which offers an intriguing and insightful view of precisely what occurs when someone "reads" a text, with the term "text" having a broader meaning that encompasses any communicated narrative, i.e., books, movies, TV, etc. Barthes's theory is contrasted with Textual Poachers, in which Henry Jenkins offers a reworking of Barthes's conceptualization of texts, specifically to the idea of the "writerly" text. While Jenkins is basically sympathetic of Barthes's theory, his interpretation of "reading" a text differs primarily in regards to how texts can be "reread." No additional sources cited.
Filename: khjenbar.rtf

Julia Woods’ Approach to Relational Communication
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A 4 page paper discussing the normative, didactic, social network and circumstantial categories of Woods’ approach to relational communication. These categories are not static, but allow for individuals to move between them as relationships change. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: KScomRelateInter.rtf

Language and Abstract Thought: Meaningful Conversation about a God Who Transcends Creation?
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A 5 page address of the philosophical dilemma of whether or not we can talk meaningfully of a God who transcends creation if language is a part of creation. Questions the innateness of language and the applicability of that innateness to the topic of our own creation and the existence of God. Compares language in animals and mankind and concludes there are definitive differences in the ability of the two to have meaningful conversations about such highly abstract concepts as God and His existence. It is the ability to translate our mental experiences into words which gives humans the capability of abstract thought and allows us to have meaningful philosophic conversation about God even though God transcends creation. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPlngGod.wps