communication (Psychological Perspective, Social Constructionist Perspective,
Pragmatic Perspective and Cultural Studies Perspective). Consider each of these
perspectives and answer the questions below as well as provide one example each
about these perspectives.
1) Consider the psychological perspective. In what ways do
you believe that what goes on inside people’s heads (beliefs, values,
attitudes, etc.) affects their communication?
2) Consider the social constructionist perspective. How do
we “build worlds” through communication? Think of some ideas we talk
about in our culture that may not exist in other cultures. How do these
concepts contribute to our happiness or success (or lack of them) in our
culture?
3) Consider the pragmatic perspective. How is communication
like a game? How is it different from a game?
4) Consider the cultural studies perspective. What is the
goal of a researcher who takes a cultural studies approach?
5) Which of these perspectives is closest to your own view
of communication?
