In module one, one of the most key points was the definition of communication. Communication is a function of shared meaning, and a matter of preferred thinking. In order to communicate effectively with someone, I feel that you must at least know what it is first. Not only knowing the definition is enough though, you must also know what kind of audience you are trying to speak to. A way to communicate to all types of audiences, it would be best to appeal to both right and left brained individuals. This has helped me to realize that people learn many different ways, more than just the way that I do. So, now when I give a speech, besides just talking to the group, I try to give them a visual to help them focus and actually see what I am trying to get across to them. I find that it helps to keep the group interested.

Finding a common ground between my audience and I is also very important. I now always remember that while I identify with one group, I am disassociating with another. Therefor, like I did with my Chemistry class the other day, I realized that I had to be able to identify with my audience, even if it meant not being able to relate with another. So, while many people don't understand chemistry, since I was in my chemistry class, I felt that the best way to communicate with them was to use chemistry terms. It is all about being able to identify with different groups of people and being able to relay your message to them in terms that they would understand.

In conclusion, giving a speech does not just happen, it takes a lot of forethought and practice to successfully deliver it. You need to be able to hold your audiences' attention, have them understand your points and you must be able leave a lasting impression so that they just do not walk off and, within 20 minutes, forget everything that you spent the last hour trying to get them to understand. Since taking this class, I feel much more comfortable talking in front of groups and I also believe that I am a much more effective speaker. With practice and a little more concentration, anyone can be a good speaker.

While reading module five, I learned how, in many ways, stereotypes are a large process of how speeches are presented. While giving a speech I now try to get out of the symbolic entrapment and try and look at my topic in a new light. While giving speeches in the past, I found myself being completely predictable. This is not always good because people will tend to get board and start to drift off into their own worlds. Now, I try to bring in other points

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