Chapter 11 (Culture)

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This week, Chapter 11, reading really allowed me to make a connection with my other communications courses. Specifically, the course that this chapter related to and help make more sense wasThe Social Creation of Organizing course.

Chapter 11 in Theories of Human Communication provided theories that I found would be helpful in understanding different cultures and how to fit into a specific culture. This chapter did that by informing us about theories that to see how culture communication varies and how to figure out what type of culture a person has. This drives a connection between the Social Creation of Organizing because we also talked about culture in the workplace and how it is shaped top-down.


A theory I found that connected both courses and reflected what I have been experiencing is the Anxiety-Uncertainty Management Theory. William Gudykunst explained in this theory that the only way to communicate effectively with culturally different people is by being mindful in managing anxiety and uncertainty.

I understood this theory as being a person who is cautious of what he or she says around those where they aren't fully aware of the culture of the other person. I believe that it takes time to
understand a person culture or way of life and in order to not step on anyone toes its best to be mindful of what you say around. Also, one should panic or be unsure when talking just careful of what he or she says.

Overall, I found myself doing this without even realizing it at my job that I started in August. I went in new to the crew and wanted to be careful that I didn't offend anyone especially because we were all different races, genders, and ages. Now that I know how most of my coworkers conduct their life, I am able to communicate with all of them differently.

All in all, I would advise others who are entering a new career, school, or group of friends to be cautious without showing anxiety or uncertainty.

References: Littlejohn, S. W., Foss, K. A., & Oetzel, J. G. (2017). Theories of Human Communication.

Chapter 10 (Health Context)

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This week blog post is focused on Chapter 10. I really found that this chapter was very informative and connected to reality so much. This chapter provided us with theories that showed how we communicate about our health, managed risk, and health imbalance. Chapter 10 explained how different levels of health content affect communication and how people respond.

In this chapter, there was one theory that really hit close to home.

Rajiv Rimal and Kevin Real created the risk perception attitude framework theory. This theory explained how people are motivated to take action when they are at risk or believe to be at risk for a health problem and are capable of doing something to prevent it or lessen the risk.

This theory really told an exact story of how I am when it comes to health issues. For example, because most of the ladies on my dad side of the family have diabetes, I always took precaution to get checked for diabetes at least once a year. I also watch certain things I consume and try to balance my diet with regular activity and detox cleanses. But, knowing that my family has diabetes, definitely put me at risk for it as well; especially when you love their cooking.

Therefore, this risk perception attitude I have has been controlling my life in order to ensure that I do not add to this health condition. Overall, I am happy that I am precautious when it comes to certain health problems because it really allows you to live a slightly healthier life and prevent health conditions that are able to prevent.

References: Littlejohn, S. W., Foss, K. A., & Oetzel, J. G. (2017). Theories of Human Communication.

Chapter 9 (The Organizaiton)

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As we get close to the end of the semester, I know we all are excited; however, we are not quite done yet. A couple more chapters and we will be there soon.

As we wrap up Chapter 9, we all should have gotten an understanding of key principles about communication and organizations. Communication helps an organization run smoothly and more efficient. It helps create patterns and structure. The chapter also focused on how communication helps to understand various cultures and different genders, race, and class.

During this chapter, a classmate and I was delegated to teach the class a specific theory within the chapter. This theory was the communicative constitution of organizations (Montreal School) created and authored by James Taylor, Francois Cooren, Daniel Robichaud, Boris Brummans. The communicative constitution of organization (CCO) theory shows and displays how communication constructs organizations through five translations. These five translations include co-orientation, distanciation, textualization, presentification, and back to the specific rules and regulations of the culture.

Overall, the theory focused on how organizations are created and how they produce and reproduce themselves. After getting an understanding of the theory and how it works really got me to thinking about others companies that are constantly reproducing such as Walmart's and fast food chain restaurants. 

References: Littlejohn, S. W., Foss, K. A., & Oetzel, J. G. (2017). Theories of Human Communication.