Critical Thinking & Persuasion
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A 3 page research paper that discusses the relationship between critical thinking and persuasion. The writer argues that critical thinking skills aid a discerning listener/reader in discerning whether or not a persuasive argument contains a fallacy. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khcrper.rtf

Cross-Cultural Communications: China
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3 pages answering 3 questions about “translating” business behavior and communication from “American” to Chinese. The questions address nonverbal cues in conducting a meeting; what Chinese business people are likely to regard as acceptable behavior from a Westerner; and rewriting an email from an American manager to a group of employees newly transferred from the Hong Kong branch to America. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: KSbusComChina.rtf

Cultural Capital: Culture of Taste
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Culture capital is the hidden ledger that posts the scorecard for cultures within society. Culture capital is social interactions that amount to social transactions among the popular people (dominant) and those who observe them (dominated). This kind of capital is related to taste — the taste of the dominating social group. This paper explores the relationship of taste to capitalism, and briefly looks at consumerism through the eyes of Veblen and Bourdieu. Bibliography lists 3 sources. JVcultast.rtf
Filename: JVcultast.rtf

Cultural Comparison of Non-Verbal Communications / Ghana vs. U.S.A.
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A 5 page paper on non-verbal communications in Ghana (Africa) as compared with those in the United States. Ways to convey interest, arouse attention with facial expressions, make motions & gestures, communicate mood or attitude with clothing, etc; are examined. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Nonvergh.wps

Dangerous and/or Illegal Radio Pranks:
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This 11 page paper examines the use of dangerous and/or illegal radio pranks for ratings versus the potential for FCC fines and/or punishment. This paper suggests that many radio stations are indeed willing to risk FCC action in order to boost ratings, and many examples are provided which support this argument. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: GSRadios.rtf

Data Communications in the United States and China Compared
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This 5 page paper examines the nations and compares and contrasts their place in the data communications industry. An overview of telecommunications, inclusive of history, is included. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA512dta .rtf

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