Communication Science: The Process of Communication in Groups
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MH Conradie
Student number: 49237160
21 July 2014
Witness: Carmel Lerner
MH CONRADIE
STUDENT NUMBER: 49237160
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE
COP3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
UNIQUE NUMBER: 869191
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1
GROUPS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.
Reasons for joining a group ................................................................................... 2
1.2.
Different roles in small groups ............................................................................... 2
2
PREJUDICE .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.
Causes of prejudice................................................................................................. 6
2.2.
Qualities for effective communication ................................................................... 7
2.3.
Culture shock........................................................................................................... 9
3
CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 11
SOURCES CONSULTED ................................................................................................... 12
ADDENDUM A: SELF-REFLECTION................................................................................. 13
INTRODUCTION
As a public relations practitioner it is vital that we understand the importance of communication. We need to find out the
I have read and understood Tutorial Letter CMNALLE/301 regarding technical and presentation requirements, referencing techniques and plagiarism.
MH Conradie
Student number: 49237160
21 July 2014
Witness: Carmel Lerner
MH CONRADIE
STUDENT NUMBER: 49237160
COMMUNICATION SCIENCE
COP3701
ASSIGNMENT 2
UNIQUE NUMBER: 869191
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................. 1
1
GROUPS ................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.
Reasons for joining a group ................................................................................... 2
1.2.
Different roles in small groups ............................................................................... 2
2
PREJUDICE .............................................................................................................. 6
2.1.
Causes of prejudice................................................................................................. 6
2.2.
Qualities for effective communication ................................................................... 7
2.3.
Culture shock........................................................................................................... 9
3
CONCLUSION ........................................................................................................ 11
SOURCES CONSULTED ................................................................................................... 12
ADDENDUM A: SELF-REFLECTION................................................................................. 13
INTRODUCTION
As a public relations practitioner it is vital that we understand the importance of communication. We need to find out the