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Greek Culture Research Paper

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1.) Explain with definitions and examples the concept of culture and elaborate on the barriers to becoming culturally competent communicators.
In our textbook, Real Communications by O’Hair, Wiemann, Mullin and Teven, culture is defined as, “a learned system of thought and behavior that belongs to and typifies a large group of people”. In short, culture is the way we do things that is the same as people where we came from. It can vary not only from country to country, but even different parts of the city. It is part of an identity through which we see the world and can affect how we interpret information, especially speeches and body language. Culture includes lots of things such as languages, fashion, music, art, customs, and slang.
In communications, culture can impact the way a speech is delivered. An example of a barrier could be improper language. In my German 202 class we were required to write quite a few essays and every single one I wrote I got points off for using “odd phrases”. I would try to …show more content…

How does it differ from the time of the ancient Greeks? Specifically focus on the relevance and applicability of ethos, logos, and pathos in today’s world. You can use examples from media as well as personal encounters.
Persuading people can be a tricky thing to do. On one hand you want to sway them to your side with logical reasoning, and on the other hand you want to not overwhelm them or people who already agree with you. You have to find a balance between facts, logic, and emotions while still making sure you can convey your message.
The way we persuade people today differs with internet and easier access to information. For decades we have had a growing number of resources due to the increased amount of published material and the number of works that have been translated. The internet is a way that makes searching through these incredibly faster, which can change how ethos, logos and pathos are

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