Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Art of Speaking

Encoding Meaning Using Verbal and Nonverbal Symbols

Encoding Meaning by Using Verbal Symbols

How Words Work

Lesson Summary

In this module you will be introduced to the art of speaking. You will first learn about the ways that meaning is encoded through verbal and nonverbal symbols. You will also learn how the meanings of words are created by people, their experiences, and education.

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