Language and Critical Thinking
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The document discusses key areas of language that are important for critical thinking: word choice, ambiguity, definition, and intensity. It provides examples of how word choice can influence thought and behavior. Ambiguous language can cause confusion and lead to overgeneralization. Definition examines denotative and connotative meaning as well as operational, example-based, negation-based, and etymological definitions. Intensity of language discusses using respectful language without negatively raising emotional levels.
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Brief outline of chapter 6 from Communicating Critical Thinking by Jack Sterk and Jim Marteney (2008.)
Communication
Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions through speech, signals, writing or behavior. It allows one to express thoughts and feelings, create awareness, fulfill goals, and avoid isolation. Communication can be verbal, involving spoken words, or non-verbal, involving body language, touch, use of space, time, artifacts and the environment. Effective communication requires gathering thoughts, choosing words carefully, modulating the voice, using body language, listening, concentrating, maintaining eye contact and using simple language and questioning skills.
Critical thinking and language
This document discusses language and communication in several ways:
1) It explores how language can be ambiguous and how the same words can have different meanings to different people or cultures, providing examples.
2) It examines how euphemisms and ambiguous or unclear language can obscure meaning and create miscommunication.
3) It analyzes how the definitions and connotations of words can shape how people interpret events and each other.
4) It emphasizes the importance of clear definition and word choice in effective communication and avoiding misunderstandings.
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This document discusses the differences between spoken and written language. It notes that spoken language is transient and context dependent, while writing is a more permanent medium that allows for hierarchical organization of ideas. Some key differences covered are that speech is redundant, loosely structured, and aims to engage listeners, while writing avoids redundancy and aims for clarity. Both spoken and written language are shaped by their respective discourse communities and social contexts.
Types of speech context and styles
This document defines and provides examples of different types of communication:
- Intrapersonal communication occurs within one's self as thoughts and feelings.
- Interpersonal communication occurs between two people and establishes personal relationships, such as giving feedback or comfort to others.
- Small group communication involves 3-12 people discussing to achieve a goal, like an organizational meeting or group project.
- Public communication requires delivering a message to a larger audience, through means like speeches, debates, or presentations.
- Mass communication reaches broad audiences through media like television, newspapers, or the internet.
Appropriate Language
The document discusses using appropriate language when writing for an audience. It advises avoiding slang, euphemisms, biases, stereotypes, and jargon, as such terms can be confusing or offensive to readers. Instead, writers should choose language that fits the intended audience while accurately conveying the author's intended message in a professional manner without judgment or exclusion.
Types of diction
There are different types of diction used when addressing different audiences. Formal diction is used for highly educated audiences in documents like sermons and journals. Informal diction, including slang, is used for familiar audiences and has a more conversational purpose as seen in emails, letters, novels, and sports broadcasts. Colloquial diction is characteristic of spoken language and writing seeking a conversational effect, while slang uses non-standard terms for humor, irreverence or other effects, especially in casual speech among a group.
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Language and critical thinking are important for effective communication. There are four key areas of language: word choice, ambiguity, definition, and intensity. Word choice is important because the same words can have different meanings to different people or cultures. Ambiguity occurs when the meaning of words is unclear, which can lead to misunderstandings. Using precise definitions and understanding denotative and connotative meanings can help clarify the intended message. Considering these four areas of language can help improve critical thinking and effective communication across cultures.
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Brief outline of chapter 6 from Communicating Critical Thinking by Jack Sterk and Jim Marteney (2008.)
Communication
Communication is the process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, feelings and emotions through speech, signals, writing or behavior. It allows one to express thoughts and feelings, create awareness, fulfill goals, and avoid isolation. Communication can be verbal, involving spoken words, or non-verbal, involving body language, touch, use of space, time, artifacts and the environment. Effective communication requires gathering thoughts, choosing words carefully, modulating the voice, using body language, listening, concentrating, maintaining eye contact and using simple language and questioning skills.
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This document discusses language and communication in several ways:
1) It explores how language can be ambiguous and how the same words can have different meanings to different people or cultures, providing examples.
2) It examines how euphemisms and ambiguous or unclear language can obscure meaning and create miscommunication.
3) It analyzes how the definitions and connotations of words can shape how people interpret events and each other.
4) It emphasizes the importance of clear definition and word choice in effective communication and avoiding misunderstandings.
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This document discusses the differences between spoken and written language. It notes that spoken language is transient and context dependent, while writing is a more permanent medium that allows for hierarchical organization of ideas. Some key differences covered are that speech is redundant, loosely structured, and aims to engage listeners, while writing avoids redundancy and aims for clarity. Both spoken and written language are shaped by their respective discourse communities and social contexts.
Types of speech context and styles
This document defines and provides examples of different types of communication:
- Intrapersonal communication occurs within one's self as thoughts and feelings.
- Interpersonal communication occurs between two people and establishes personal relationships, such as giving feedback or comfort to others.
- Small group communication involves 3-12 people discussing to achieve a goal, like an organizational meeting or group project.
- Public communication requires delivering a message to a larger audience, through means like speeches, debates, or presentations.
- Mass communication reaches broad audiences through media like television, newspapers, or the internet.
Appropriate Language
The document discusses using appropriate language when writing for an audience. It advises avoiding slang, euphemisms, biases, stereotypes, and jargon, as such terms can be confusing or offensive to readers. Instead, writers should choose language that fits the intended audience while accurately conveying the author's intended message in a professional manner without judgment or exclusion.
Types of diction
There are different types of diction used when addressing different audiences. Formal diction is used for highly educated audiences in documents like sermons and journals. Informal diction, including slang, is used for familiar audiences and has a more conversational purpose as seen in emails, letters, novels, and sports broadcasts. Colloquial diction is characteristic of spoken language and writing seeking a conversational effect, while slang uses non-standard terms for humor, irreverence or other effects, especially in casual speech among a group.
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Language and critical thinking are important for effective communication. There are four key areas of language: word choice, ambiguity, definition, and intensity. Word choice is important because the same words can have different meanings to different people or cultures. Ambiguity occurs when the meaning of words is unclear, which can lead to misunderstandings. Using precise definitions and understanding denotative and connotative meanings can help clarify the intended message. Considering these four areas of language can help improve critical thinking and effective communication across cultures.
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- 2. A good critical thinker uses language that meets the needs the expectation of the audience and is appropriate to…. TIME PLACE PERSON OCCASION
- 3. AREAS OF LANGUAGE IMPORTANT TO CRITICAL THINKING WORD CHOICE AMBIGUITY DEFINITION INTENSITY
- 4. WORD CHOICE The Whorf-Sapir Hypothesis Thoughts and behaviors are determined and influenced by language Words of a particular language help to determine the way people interpret events that occurs
- 5. WORD CHOICE William Haviland “language is not simply an encoding process for voicing our ideas and needs but is rather a shaping process that, by providing habitual grooves of expression which predispose people to see the world in a certain way, guides their thinking and behavior…”
- 6. AMBIGUITY Arguers selecting ambiguous language run the risk of being misunderstood and face rejection of their advocated point of view. EUPHEMISM A less direct term used in the place of a more specific term which may be considered offensive Domestic Engineer Housewife Sanitation Worker Janitor Strict Cruel
- 7. AMBIGUITY Ambiguous language can cause confusion The use of phrases such as “new and improved” to create ambiguity and interpret as the needs of different audiences warrant. Ambiguous language can lead to over generalizing and stereotyping Classification and generalization such as “students don’t care about learning” creates an ambiguity ceasing individuality. Ambiguous language can lead to bypassing The use of different same words to mean different things or different words to represent the same things.
- 8. DEFINITION Denotative Meaning Refers to the way a word is generally used or the meaning that people most frequently attach to a word Connotative Meaning Refers to the way a person emotionally responds to it
- 9. DEFINITION Operational Definition Functional or operational, what the words mean? Definition by Example Citing specific instances of that word or phrase Definition by Negation Tells us what a word or phrase is not Definition by Etymology Citing its historical roots or point of origination Special Definition The use of slang and colloquialism
- 10. INTENSITY OF LANGUAGE The use of words and phrases that often negatively raise the emotional level of any communication encounter Language that demonstrate irreverence, contempt or disrespect towards other groups of people or religious belief Language that is coarse, vulgar, obscene or offensive
- 11. INTENSITY OF LANGUAGE Being cautious Fat…. is being a Ugly…. coward Stupid… Strong emotive words Negative evaluative words Name calling… Insults… Swear words…. Abusive language