Communication Studies

Chain Of Illocutionary Commitments

A sequence of speech acts where each utterance creates a commitment, building upon previous ones. Essential for understanding dialogue, negotiation,…

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Assertive Illocutionary Point

Assertive illocutionary points concern statements of fact or belief. They commit the speaker to the truth of the proposition expressed,…

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Anticipatory Illocution

Anticipatory illocution refers to the strategic use of language to pre-emptively shape audience understanding and response, guiding their interpretation of…

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Adjacency Pair

An adjacency pair is a sequence of two related utterances by different speakers, where the second utterance is a conventional…

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Understanding the Addressee in Communication

An addressee is the intended recipient of a message. Understanding who the addressee is crucial for effective communication, influencing tone,…

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Actual Implicature

Actual implicature refers to what a speaker actually means, beyond the literal words. It's the intended message conveyed through context,…

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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication

This field explores how communication impacts families, individuals, and communities. It examines interpersonal, group, and mass media interactions relevant to…

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Rhetoric and Composition

Rhetoric and composition is the study of how language is used to persuade and communicate. It explores the art of…

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Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies

Explore the art and science of communication. This field examines how language is used to persuade, inform, and create meaning,…

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Speech Teacher Education

Speech teacher education equips educators with the skills to teach effective communication, public speaking, and language arts. It covers pedagogical…

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