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10/02/2011

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Communication
Definition
includes any behavioral act that is intentional or not, that influences the behavior, ideas, or attitudes of another person. Ability to convey information (verbal and non-verbal means)
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Language
Definition
complex, conventional system of arbitrary symbols that are combined and used in a rule-governed manner for communication
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Speech
Definition
mode of expression of language; involves production & reception of vocal signals. Oral language
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Expressive communication
Definition
ability to produce vocalizations, gestures, and/or speech
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Receptive Communication
Definition
ability to receive and/or comprehend the communicative signals of others
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Communication Disorder
Definition
an impairment in the ability to receive & process symbol system, represent concepts or symbol systems, transmit or use symbol system
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Phonology
Definition
: sound system and sound combination that makes up the words. Like ba-ll =ball
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Morphology
Definition
: the word structure. Understanding the meaning behind sound additions to words. Exp: adding an “s” to the end of the word. Ball + s =balls
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Morphology
Definition
: the word structure. Understanding the meaning behind sound additions to words. Exp: adding an “s” to the end of the word. Ball + s =balls
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Morphology
Definition
: the word structure. Understanding the meaning behind sound additions to words. Exp: adding an “s” to the end of the word. Ball + s =balls
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Syntax
Definition
The words order…how we put them together.
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Semantics
Definition
understanding the meaning behind the sound combinations words that have similar meanings
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Pragmatics
Definition
rules for conversation interchanges
Taking turns
Use of intonation to express meaning
Rules for eye contact; facing the speaker (cultural differences)
Social (cultural expectations for gender, age, roles & hierarchy)
Context rules (cultural expectations depending on location of interchange):
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