HOW CONTEXT AFFECTS COMMUNICATION NAME:
Context means the physical, social, psychological, and time elements in which communication takes place. Write 2 possible meanings for the following situations. Try to make one “innocent” and the other “something bad.”
1. A man puts his hands behind his back. Why?
Example: a. He is a soldier standing at attention.
b. He’s about to be handcuffed because he’s under arrest.
2. Jake is sweating profusely as he sits in a chair in the HS office. Why?
a.
b.
3. Carrie doesn’t come to class 7th hour. Why?
a.
b.
4. The phone rings shortly after midnight. Why?
a.
b.
Twilight Zone The Invaders Episode Questions (Watch the video on Hulu & then write about it.)
1. What is the CONTEXT of this story at the beginning? Where does the story take place?
2. Who is the primary SENDER of communication? Describe her.
3. Who are the primary RECEIVERS? Describe them.
4. What kind of communication is being sent? Is it verbal or nonverbal?
Give at least two examples of how this communication was sent.
a.
b.
5. What do you think is the MESSAGE that the old woman is trying to send?
6. What kind of FEEDBACK does she receive? Give two examples.
a.
b.
7. Who appeared to be the “bad guys” in this show? Why?
8. At what point in the story did you realize who the space invaders were?
9. How did the CONTEXT of the message change when you realized this?
