Communication Activities Log For one day, keep a log in which you describe your communication activities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to teachers or the radio, watching television, reading books and other print media, and using any electronic communication device. Bring your log in class and be ready to discuss it with your classmates and instructor. 4 Speaking - Social Media Marketing Officer
You've seen this job advertisement regarding the position of Social Media Marketing Officer and as a graduate of the Department of Communication and Internet Studies, you consider applying for it.
In pairs, prepare for the interview. Think of questions that might arise during the interview. Be ready to talk about the following:
- definition of the term 'social media' - examples of social networking tools - benefits of Web 2.0 tools - dangers of social networking - some basic statistics regarding the use of social media - differences between the term 'media', 'mass media' and 'social media'
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Role-Play: Interview Student A should be the interviewer while Student B the interviewee. Change roles.
A Definition Paragraph is used in order to define an idea in an objective and informative way. This means, among other things, that definition paragraphs should contain references to authoritative sources, name dates, and authors of specific research. They should also define things and thoughts based on comparisons and examples. (http://daria-przybyla.suite101.com/example-of-a-definition-paragraph-a106752)
Read the following EXAMPLE of a definition paragraph:
Sociology may be defined as the branch of science which studies the development and principles of social
organisation. It is concerned with group behaviour as distinct from teh behaviour of individuals in the groups
A Classification Paragraph allows defining ideas, their use and/or function through comparisons conducted on multiple levels. Consequently, classification paragraphs explore the meaning of things as compared to one another, and as positioned in related contexts. Classification paragraphs will use strong descriptive vocabulary which ought to visualize physical and conceptual differences between the subjects of writing. (http://daria-przybyla.suite101.com/seven-types-of-paragraphs-a99946)
Read the following EXAMPLE of a classification paragraph:
Gym-goers can be classified according to their priorities at the gym as sweaty fanatics, fashionites, busybodies, and fit normals. Sweaty fanatics take gym-going to the extreme. They hog the machines, drip sweat everywhere, and barely look up if someone falls off the treadmill beside them. Occasionally, they will stare at the mirror, admiring the muscle group they are working on. The fashionites also admire their own reflections, but they barely break a sweat. For them, the gym is just another excuse to buy clothes. Tey wear perfectly matched workout clothes with color-coordinated sport watches and gym shoes. The third group, the busy-bodies, can't stop talking. Whether it's making idle chitchat or correcting another exerciser's form on a machine, they seem unable to shut up. Not even headphones and one-word answers can stop the busybodies from babbling. Luckily, the fit normals keep things from getting too far out of control. They come to the gym to work out, stay healthy, and go home, but they remember that basic good manners apply in every setting.
- Laurie Samot (Student)
Source: Fawcett, S. (2004). Evergreen: A Guide to Writing With Readings. 7th edition. Houghton Mifflin
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Media
Visit and study the following links
a Media Genre: The term Medium
http://www.ieg-ego.eu/en/threads/backgrounds/media-genres
b Media -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/media
c Mass Media
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/media
TASK - In your own words, give the definition/ meaning of the term 'medium' or 'media'.
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Media, Mass Media and Social Media
Introduction to Media, Mass media and Social Media
Visit and study the following links
(c) Mass Media
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_media
(d) Social Media
Social Media in Plain English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpIOClX1jPE
(e) Social Media Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SuNx0UrnEo
Task: In your own words, give the definition of the terms 'Media', 'Mass Media' and 'Social Media'
3a Homework
Visit and study the following links and TAKE NOTES. You will use these notes to do speaking and written tasks on the topic of Social Media:
Social Media explained visually
The World of Social Media in 2011 - All The Statistics, Facts and Figures
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=mgp7GwHxV14
Social Media – definition
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20media
Social Media explained visually
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgNIIUD_oQg&feature=related
What is Social Media? In Simple English
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ8J3IHhn8A&feature=related
Social Media 2011-12-28
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxzQPmrkCyM&feature=related
The Social Media Revolution
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOYbnbXHR6U&feature=related
Social Media Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
What is Social Media? What are Social Media sites?
http://webtrends.about.com/od/web20/a/social-media.htm
3b
Homework
Communication Activities LogFor one day, keep a log in which you describe your communication activities. Keep track of the time and different ways you spend communicating, such as talking person-to-person, listening to teachers or the radio, watching television, reading books and other print media, and using any electronic communication device.
Bring your log in class and be ready to discuss it with your classmates and instructor.
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Speaking - Social Media Marketing Officer
Social Media Marketing Officer.pdf
You've seen this job advertisement regarding the position of Social Media Marketing Officer and as a graduate of the Department of Communication and Internet Studies, you consider applying for it.In pairs, prepare for the interview. Think of questions that might arise during the interview. Be ready to talk about the following:
- definition of the term 'social media'
- examples of social networking tools
- benefits of Web 2.0 tools
- dangers of social networking
- some basic statistics regarding the use of social media
- differences between the term 'media', 'mass media' and 'social media'
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Role-Play: InterviewStudent A should be the interviewer while Student B the interviewee. Change roles.
6.a.
The Definition Paragraph
4a. The Definition Paragraph
Definition by Synonym, by Class and by Negation
Study this pdf file to learn to write one-sentence definitions by synonym, by clas as well as by negation.What is a Definition Paragraph?
is a Definition Paragraph?
A Definition Paragraph is used in order to define an idea in an objective and informative way. This means, among other things, that definition paragraphs should contain references to authoritative sources, name dates, and authors of specific research. They should also define things and thoughts based on comparisons and examples. (http://daria-przybyla.suite101.com/example-of-a-definition-paragraph-a106752)Read the following EXAMPLE of a definition paragraph:
Sociology may be defined as the branch of science which studies the development and principles of social
organisation. It is concerned with group behaviour as distinct from teh behaviour of individuals in the groups
More Definition Paragraph Samples:
http://www.sinclair.edu/centers/tlc/pub/handouts_worksheets/english/075sample_paragraph_definition.pdf
http://amarris.homestead.com/files/The_Definition_Paragraph.htm
Useful Vocabulary:
6.b.
The Classification ParagraphWhat is a Classification Paragraph?
A Classification Paragraph allows defining ideas, their use and/or function through comparisons conducted on multiple levels. Consequently, classification paragraphs explore the meaning of things as compared to one another, and as positioned in related contexts. Classification paragraphs will use strong descriptive vocabulary which ought to visualize physical and conceptual differences between the subjects of writing. (http://daria-przybyla.suite101.com/seven-types-of-paragraphs-a99946)Read the following EXAMPLE of a classification paragraph:
Gym-goers can be classified according to their priorities at the gym as sweaty fanatics, fashionites, busybodies, and fit normals. Sweaty fanatics take gym-going to the extreme. They hog the machines, drip sweat everywhere, and barely look up if someone falls off the treadmill beside them. Occasionally, they will stare at the mirror, admiring the muscle group they are working on. The fashionites also admire their own reflections, but they barely break a sweat. For them, the gym is just another excuse to buy clothes. Tey wear perfectly matched workout clothes with color-coordinated sport watches and gym shoes. The third group, the busy-bodies, can't stop talking. Whether it's making idle chitchat or correcting another exerciser's form on a machine, they seem unable to shut up. Not even headphones and one-word answers can stop the busybodies from babbling. Luckily, the fit normals keep things from getting too far out of control. They come to the gym to work out, stay healthy, and go home, but they remember that basic good manners apply in every setting.
- Laurie Samot (Student)
Source: Fawcett, S. (2004). Evergreen: A Guide to Writing With Readings. 7th edition. Houghton Mifflin
More Classification Paragraph Samples:
http://english120.pbworks.com/w/page/19006816/classification%20paragraphshttp://examples.yourdictionary.com/what-are-examples-classification-paragraphs.html
Types of Mass Media
http://hassam.hubpages.com/hub/Types-Of-Mass-Media
Useful Vocabulary:
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Writing: Social MediaWrite a Definition/Classification article of about 250 words explaining what Social Media are.