Deborah Tannen – Communication Matters II: That’s Not What I Meant!
Salepage : Deborah Tannen – Communication Matters II: That’s Not What I Meant!
The next series of lectures uses linguistics, or the scientific study of language, to demonstrate the numerous ways in which language affects human interactions. These lectures cover the different characteristics and ramifications of what Professor Tannen refers to as “conversational style.” It also examines the dynamics of specific circumstances like as the workplace and the school, where the influence of conversational style is especially important. A person’s conversational style consists of much more than the words he or she says. Each discussion is made up of environmental signals, unspoken messages, body language, and speech patterns. People generally converse without thinking about the nuances of language. The complexity of language, and everything that language includes, will become more obvious during this course. A greater grasp of language, how we communicate, and how our communication styles alter depending on who we are talking to should lead not just to a better understanding of ourselves and others with whom we have connections, but also to enhanced communication. Our language influences our lives in a variety of intricate ways. These lectures will help us understand our language and strengthen our interactions with friends, spouses, and coworkers.
