Week 1 Discussion: Perception
Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
•Textbook: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 5
•Lesson
•Link (video): The Communication Process (Links to an external site.) (25:35)
•Minimum of 1 outside scholarly source (in addition to the textbook/lesson)
Initial Post Instructions
Perception of messages is not as straightforward as we need it to be, nor as easy. Additionally, in our
changing society, we are learning how to interact with people who culturally have different beliefs,
values, and attitudes. For the initial post, address the following questions. Use the provided headings, and,
under each heading, answer the question in a full paragraph. Please use your textbook and an outside
scholarly source in your post, and make sure you cite both sources using APA formatting.
•Perception
oHow can our understanding of perception help us become more effective
communicators?
•Example
oThink of time when you interacted with someone from a different culture. Using
the communication model, how did your conversation evolve? Was there a
miscommunication?
•Change
oWhat could you have done differently?
•References
oPlace your two APA citations in this section.
Follow-Up Post Instructions
•Respond to at least one peer or the instructor. Further the dialogue by providing more
information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
•Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
•Minimum of 2 sources cited (readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
•APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Grading : This activity will be graded using Discussion Grading Rubric. Review following link:
Discussion Guidelines
Course Outcomes (CO): 1, 2, 4, 5, 6
Due Dates
•Recommended completion date for initial post: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Wednesday
•Due Date for all posts: By 11:59 p.m. MT on Sunday
•Posts must be on separate days
Outcomes
•1 Examine the communication model and factors that influence perception.
•2 Determine which listening strategies are appropriate for specific communication
situations.
•4 Determine the meaning of nonverbal communication.
•5 Identify the issues of language in verbal communication.
•6 Explain how culture shapes and affects communication.
•8 Assess how miscommunication causes conflict within groups.
