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Big Idea 2015/Unbroken: Language and Communication

2015-2016 Big Idea "Unbroken" Resources for students and faculty.

Films and Videos

Degrees Offered at Schreiner University

Take a look at the BA in Communication Studies degree offered at Schreiner University!

Language Barriers

After the successful use of the Choctaw language (to befuddle the Germans) in World War I in sending messages to field phones, the USMC began recruiting Navajo Indians for the same purpose.  They would become known as Navajo_Code_Talkersthe Navajo Code Talkers.  Their code allowed for faster transmitting and deciphering and it was a code the Japanese were never able to break.

For the full article on the history of Native Americans in the US Armed Forces, visit the Armed Forces History Museum.

If you ever find yourself in a situation where there are barriers to communicating with another person, here are some tips and strategies that may help you out.

Languages of the World

To see the lists of language families of the world click here.

Click here for a closer look at this image of world languages.

Language is the specifically human capacity for acquiring and using complex systems of acoustic as well as kinesic signals to express thoughts and feelings, and language is used for the exchange of knowledge and experiences. 

The problem on this planet is the language systems vary greatly from region to region. The variety may be so different that one individual does not understand the language of a member from another region or country.

For geographic distribution of languages AND the top 20 spoken languages of the world, visit One World Nations Online.

Learn a New Language

This is a free program that helps you lean languages such as Italian, French, German, Italian, Ukrainian, and many more!

For quick translations of words, phrases, and sentences.

Communication Skills

Communication is more than just telephones and wires. Communication happens on the basic level of human interaction. Developing skills in effective communication can be greatly beneficial to work and social interactions. Better writing and presentation skills can lead to better grades and better responses from employers. Take a look at these eBooks on this topic.  These eBooks can be accessed through the library's list of online resources.

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Communication Skills: Stepladders to Success for the Professional by Richard Ellis, 2009.
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Communication Skills for Leaders : Delivering a Clear and Consistent Message
by Bert Decker, 2009.

 

Write Your Name in Japanese

Ever wonder what your name looks like in Japanese?  Check out this Japanese translator.