Foucault’s Thoughts of Modernity and Humanism Discussion
I’m working on a communications discussion question and need guidance to help me learn.
Postmodern Thinkers
Postmodern “turn” in rhetoric is marked by the “deep” thoughts of many thinkers. Please choose from Foucault, Derrida, Lyotard, DeCerteau, Deleuze, and use them to answer this question:
1) Consider how your nascent theory of rhetoric might be use(ful) in filling in for POWER in the private/public spheres of everyday life. 2) Are language and power intimately connected? 3) is such power the product of the ways in which we talk? 4) What might rhetoric have to do with this ‘turn’ in the history and theory of rhetoric?
Communication Skills Self-Assessment Exercise
Instructions
To assess your knowledge of communication skills, complete the following evaluation: Evaluate Your Communication Style: Self-Assessment Exercise
Self-check your responses to the answers at the bottom of the assessment.
Consider the results from your self-evaluation and answer the following questions:
What answers, if any, surprised you?
How will this new information help you when communicating with others?
How would you like to improve your communication skills?
How can effective communication skills improve your business performance?
Who comes to mind when you think of an effective communicator? Why?
What steps will you take to improve your communication skills?