Nov 6, 2014
The concept of spatial disorientation randomly came up in my class the other day. I couldn't recall what it was called or why exactly it happens in aircrafts. So, I found the answer and now share with y'all.
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The concept of spatial disorientation randomly came up in my class the other day. I couldn't recall what it was called or why exactly it happens in aircrafts. So, I found the answer and now share with y'all.
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Covering Built-in Failures and Disaster in Intro to Org Comm today.
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Some really good tips here.
In this episode On A Way with Words, there's an awesome discussion about logos and English as a heard by nonnative speakers.
Discussion about logos: https://soundcloud.com/waywordradio/121027-awww-1354-full_show#t=40:40
Discussion about English from nonnative speakers: https://soundcloud.com/waywordradio/121027-awww-1354-full_show#t=45:25
Polyglots and Jobs
A few of my students are preparing a speech on bilingualism/multilingualism and job possibilities. They claim they cannot find many resources that show the value of language knowledge to employers, here's some useful resources to continue research on the topic:
http://www.brighthub.com/office/career-planning/articles/97863.aspx
http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/career-options-foreign-language
http://blog.lingualia.com/blog/2012/09/26/the-rise-of-the-polyglots/
I Binged "employers value polyglots" and found a lot of good articles, some listed above. I searched EBSCO too and found 100+ articles (all not relevant).
From EBSCO: Click "Read More."
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Taylorization: Stop the Potty Police
Here are two articles of interest for my organizational communication students: Both are perfect for Taylorization of the workplace. In this case, the policing of bathroom breaks.
http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/15/smallbusiness/bathroom-time-penalty/
http://www.workforce.com/articles/20751-pull-over-the-potty-police
So this is a very robust finding, which tells us that, actually, if you want to become an entrepreneur, the obvious thing to do is to first go get a job in an industry you're interested in and learn. And then eventually, later, try to create a company.
Transcript | This American Life
I am excited to be teaching a special topics communication course on Intercultural Films during the January intersession at elmhurst-college.
The course covers the Interpretation and analysis of intercultural communication concepts and identity politics as represented in critically acclaimed international films.
Here's a list of the films I plan to screen. I will have to drop two or three. :-(
Omar (Palestine)
Persepolis (France)
Let the Right One In (Sweden)
Funny Games (Germany)
The Singing Revolution (Estonia)
Hedwig and the Angry Inch (U.S.)
The Band's Visit (Israel)
Quinceañera (U.S., in Spanish)
Babi Leto (Czech Republic)
Waltz with Bashir (Multiple Countries)
Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (India)
Kavkazskiy Plennik: Prisoner of the Mountains (Russia)
The Reluctant Fundamentalist (U.S., U.K., Qatar)
The Intouchables (France)
Whale Rider (New Zealand)
Skin (South Africa)
Poetry (South Korea)
American Beauty (U.S.)