Thursday, September 24

Class Highlights / Notes From 9/24

  • Discussion of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech, "I Have a Dream" (purpose, audience, main idea, stylistic devices, use of language, etc.)
  • Ethos - speaker credibility based on perceived competence and character
  • Elements of communication - the burden of communication is always on the speaker
  • Communication activity with partners



Homework - Due 10/1
Take notes on the following:
  • Read Matthew 5:21-48 - This is an excerpt from Jesus' "Sermon on the Mount"
    Think about the notes you took when listening to/watching the TED Talk.  How does Jesus connect the "known" with what is "unknown?"
  • Read the article at Boundless.com. www.boundless.com/UK1DT26LWPZA