COM 115 Week 5 Discussion 2

COM 115 Week 5 Discussion 2 | Indiana Wesleyan University 

Instructions

1.   Review the rubric to make sure you understand the criteria for earning your grade.

2.   As background Read Chapter 5 on listening in Communication in the Real World:  An Introduction to Communication Studies with specific attention to the material on pages 266 and 267 regarding listening and gender.

3.   Perform an Internet search of the expression "gender differences in listening" and use the source for your posts (please cite the source and include something from the article in your post).

4.   Navigate to the threaded discussion and respond to the following prompts:

a.   What effect do your listening behaviors have on your interactions?

b.   How can we improve our listening skills?  Be sure to incorporate some of the ideas from the readings.

5.   Your initial post is due by the end of the fourth day of the workshop.

6.   Read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ postings, as well as all follow-up instructor questions directed to you, by the end of the workshop. Offer three tips for supporting effective listening processes when communicating with a different gender when responding to other students’ posts.

7.   Your postings should also:

a.   Be well developed by providing clear answers with evidence of critical thinking.

b.   Add greater depth to the discussion by introducing new ideas.

c.   Provide clarification to classmates’ questions and provide insight into the discussion.