discussion 4
annajeep
discussion_4.docx1. Watch the video clip from the Doctor Phil show of a small boy confronting his mom. Define one-up, one-down, and one-across messages. Which type is he demonstrating? How do his nonverbal play a role in the messages he is sending to his mother?
You can find the video by searching "Dr. Phil kid slaps his own mom" if the links are working. Watch the longer one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U5R4KzHHNA
2. Describe an imaginary relationship in which two individuals have an imbalance in their internal dialectics along the three axes Integration/Separation, Stability/Change and Expression/Nonexpression.
3. Define the concept of constitutive dialogue. Select and describe a real world example that highlights the intricacies of how dialogue in constitutive. What exactly is being constituted in our relationships?
4. Define Hall’s four distances. Then watch the following video with the sound down. This video contains strong language so keep the sound off if you feel you will be offended. Watch the nonverbal use of distances without listening to the dialogue. Explain what happens in this interaction using theories of distance and touch. Is the woman trying to flee? If not, what is going on?
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IF THE VIDEO IS NOT WORKING:
Define Hall's four distances. SPEND 10 MINUTES WATCHING TWO STRANGERS/PEOPLE INTERACT. This can be a people of any age. DO NOT let them catch you watching them. This is a covert operation. Try to find someone that is having an interesting conversation while standing up, or maybe two people meeting for the first time. You can go to any public place and do this observation. Using Halls Four Distances, describe in detail their nonverbal communication and distances. What do you think is going on between the two of them?
5. Watch the following video. This video portrays a man being interrogated for pursuing a relationship with an underage girl on the internet. First, explain how the interviewer takes control of the situation and how the Victor shows nonverbal submission. Then explain three signs of nervousness/deception that you see him demonstrate.
You can search for "to catch a predator victor wells" 11 min video if you are having trouble with the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMv4MJn_Z3w
6. Explain the concept of thick description and how this research methodology works. Propose a study of a subculture or organization that you might do using these methodologies.
7. Deetz positions managerialism against codetermination. Which model is the most effective for running a corporation? Why?
8. Watch the following video (this is a little graphic). Put yourself in the position of the organizational detective. How would a cultural practice like this emergence? How do make sense of this to someone outside of the Marine Corp? Does it serve a function in terms of building a social reality for these soldiers? What type of social reality does it create?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6y-RSdUgbVk
