How Language Affects Our Self-Image (DRAKE HALL)

Language is the primary method of communication. In this course, we will explore how language—both verbal and nonverbal— affects our self-image. We will look at how we describe ourselves and how others perceive us. We will also examine the nature of language and how its structure is employed to convey meaning in various contexts. Non-verbal communication extends beyond the spoken word. Our gestures affect the person "reading" us and pair the non-verbal with the verbal communication, including how culture and gender can influence interpretation. Join Dr. Clark for a lively class discussion and information session. 

Dr. Marlin R. Clark is an educator and public speaker specializing in interpersonal communication. He is the former Associate Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students at Salt Lake Community College, as well as an instructor at Utah Valley University and Salt Lake Community College. He has extensive life experience from his life as a career Air Force member and from his time at Gonzaga University. Marlin lives in Greeley, Colorado, with his wife. 

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