Monday, October 20, 2014

Comm. Dynamics 128

Monday, Oct. 20:

We will discuss  "I," "you," and "we" language.

Constructive complaint worksheet.

For Wednesday, Oct. 22

Student volunteers will find samples of:

New England or Boston accent: Charles

New York City:  William

the deep South: Jaron

northern Midwest (Minnesota): Instructor
See "Fargo" clip on youtube.

West Coast: Yulissa (Arizona)

Hispanic accent:  Kathleen

On Wednesday we will view the accents and discuss the stereotypes associated with them.

Friday, Oct. 24:

Grice's cooperative principle (.ppt).
Workbook check-in.
Connotative/denotative language (handout)