Instructions:

1. Read Chapter 5 of the Wood text "Gendered Verbal Communication" (pp. 105-120 only), as well as Chapter 6 of the Wood text "Gendered Nonverbal Communication" (pp. 122-139 only).

2. Answer the following two questions. Number your response to each question.

Question #1: To what extent are gendered patterns of verbal communication described in Chapter 5 present in your past or current communication style?

In your response to question #1, cite at least four ideas from Chapter 5 in the text to support your communication analysis. For clarity, bold or underline each idea you cite, and include the specific text page you’re referencing. For example:

“The text states that girls’ games: ‘Use communication to establish egalitarian relations with others (page 111).’ When I was in elementary school, my best friends and I pretended to produce a talk show where we acted as various participants. We frequently rotated our parts so everyone had a chance to be director, host, guest, etc. Looking back, the rotation of roles clearly made the game equitable, as everyone had a chance to be the a leader and a follower…”

Question #2: To what extent are gendered patterns of nonverbal communication described in Chapter 6 present in your past or current communication style?

In your response to question #2, cite at least two ideas from Chapter 6 in the text to support your nonverbal communication analysis. For clarity, bold or underline each idea you cite, and include the e-lecture number for reference. For example:

“The text states that: ‘Control…may involve both verbal and nonverbal communication (page 125).’ At my previous job I had a coworker who liked to exercise control non-verbally as well as verbally. For instance, at company meetings the coworker always sat near the head of the table to be as visible as possible, and took up more space than what was needed. This coworker exhibited a pattern of what the text characterized as…”

Grading:

A. Completion of all specifics listed above.

B. 600 words minimum for the entire assignment. Exceed word minimum substantively for highest possible grade. (Most "A" papers are between 1000 to 1200 words of substantive, thoughtful and original student writing. Most "B" papers are between 800 to 1000 words of substantive, thoughtful and original student writing). Citations from the text and e-lecture, although evaluated for grading, are not part of the word count of original student writing.

C. Citation of at least four ideas from Chapter 5 in response to Question #1, and citation of at least two ideas from Chapter 6. All citations in bold or underlined. Include all text page or e-Lecture numbers with references.

D. Excellent proofreading. Including and not limited to grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, etc. Space between paragraphs for clarity. Number your response to each question. English 1A level writing.