Presentation reflection

    

        Michael Navarro

The group presentations helped me learn more about communication. Communication is something that we need to understand each other. The chapters each group had to present were focused on intercultural communication and group communication.

Group 1 had to present chapter 3, which is about intercultural communication. Intercultural communication refers to the interaction that occurs between people whose cultures are so different that communication between them is challenging. During Group 1’s presentation, they talked about dominant cultures, co-cultures and cultural identity. While they were talking about co-cultures, they mentioned code switch, which people use to alter their linguistic and nonverbal patterns depending on who they’re talking to. For example, I speak to my parents in Spanish, but I speak English when I’m with my friends.

My group presented chapter 9, which talks about communicating in groups. The chapter mostly talks about the different types of groups, like social groups, supports groups, service groups, and why communication is important for every one of them. Group communication is important because it’s what makes participating in groups either a positive or negative experience. The chapter also talks about the conflict in groups and the best way to resolve them.

Group 3 presented chapter 10, which is about group leadership and problem-solving. Communication can make or break a group. Without proper communication, a group will be disorganized and not get things done. A group leader is relied on outlining the group's activities. The work should be shared among the group, so nobody feels overwhelmed. Groups sometimes have task roles to help the groups acquire, process, or apply information that contributes directly to completing a task. These roles can be givers, seekers, and analyzers. While sometimes people are given a maintenance role to help a group develop and maintain cohesion, commitment, and positive working relationships. These roles can be supporters, interpreters, and tension relievers.

All in all, I think each group did a fantastic job on summarizing how communication is important to both people of different cultures and groups. I look forward to working with my group again in the future. 


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