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The Japanese man may fail to make eye contact, mumble his responses, and stand far away from his negotiating opposite, while, in frustration with this apparent diffidence, the Lebanese man may raise his voice, lean across the table, nod vigorously, do anything to raise the energy level of the room, potentially intimidate his opponent, but simply look weak because of his force and high level of animation. The plethora of courses in cross cultural communications show there is a need for future original study and analysis in this area, but it is an area that has not been addressed, except in passing, or in brackets, as of yet.
Describe what you envision as your own contributions to knowledge in these areas.
The use of body language, I believe, must be studied more not only in terms of how it is deployed, but also the question of how mutable it is, once these unconscious physical skills have be learned from a young age. Also, there is the personal question for those in real rather than academic life of what one should do in a period of professional or personal conflict -- should one amend one's own physical style, and face using a manner that may not be comfortable for one's body? How much do preexisting bodily types and norms influence communication styles, given that body language may be read differently on different bodies, differently on the body of a petite blonde...
Communication has become about style and performance of context, personal as well as culture, as individuals incorporate many dimensions into their verbal and physical vocabularies -- an individual cognizant of the Internet and disembodied communication may express him or herself differently than someone who has grown up a generation past, who is accustomed to dealing with this aspect of life face-to-face. Everyone needs to communication with his or her own style, but in a variety of contexts. Theory and context and how they influence human behavior can all be used in the service of the university, and hopefully that of the world, in order to improve the communication skills without destroying human individuality and difference, as who one interacts with, how one interacts, and who one is all coalesce into different communication types and skills.
In the past, I have volunteered for Tree City USA in Orland Hills in a number of projects and events. I also have a soft spot for communal well-being and development and in that regard; I occasionally coach the little league basketball just as a way of making a small contribution towards the development of others. I may not be the brightest student in my class at Western Illinois University,
Personal Statement Marcy, a sixth grader with large brown eyes, blonde hair, and severe behavioral problems, stared up at me as her fingers fondled the puzzle pieces. The intensity of her gaze took me aback; I imagined what brimmed inside her little brain. I had worked as a special education instructional assistant for several months before I started working with Marcy. My supervisor spent a full hour explaining Marcy's background to
Pathologists are often called 'the doctor's doctor ' -- when other doctors are experiencing an impasse, they go to a pathologist for advice, to provide clarity. As someone who has always enjoyed working as a teacher and preparing teaching materials, I look forward to this role in relation to my fellow physicians. Upon arriving in the United States to practice medicine, I gained experience in the field of pathology-related research,
Personal Statement Since 1874, Purdue University has garnered a reputation of high academic integrity and achievement. Pursuing an education at Purdue University has always been a dream. Since completing my high school education in 2011, I felt that my purpose was to make a difference in the lives of others. With such a challenging childhood, my desire to persevere is fueled by circumstances. Such life events have yielded a strong desire
Other essential traits include a commitment to work cooperatively with others and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing." We were also told that speech-language pathologists ought to exhibit: sensitivity and concern for the problems of other people; warmth, caring and empathy for people; the need to help others realize their potential; the ability to accept new ideas; and the willingness to do research and to contribute new
Insomuch, I have worked closely with customers on a myriad of issues to ensure their needs were met. Such concern for my constituents has transcended to an elevated level of service for individuals in the healthcare field. Additional Information for Consideration Although I may not be a traditional candidate, I have always worked hard to attain my goals. Regardless if goals seemed to be unreachable, I have always persevered in the