Introduction: Discourse and Narrative **
The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** Oral Public Discourse Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter A few useful defintions for now: Continue reading Introduction: Discourse and Narrative **
Chapter: Discourse and Narrative
Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
Introduction: Discourse and Narrative ** Stories and Narratives Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Discourse profoundly shapes our perceptions and interactions. Exploring different forms of oral discourse—such as debates, interviews, and conversations—reveals how we convey ideas and navigate conflicts. Examining these genres gives us a richer understanding of the subtleties and complexities that characterize … Continue reading Oral Public Discourse Verbal expression aimed at a public audience
Stories and Narratives The subtle differences between stories and narratives
Oral Public Discourse Storytelling ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Narratives shape our understanding of the world and reinforce shared identities and values within a society. In contrast, the stories a culture tells about itself and its history reveal what society finds meaningful and aims to pass on to future generations. Introduction In … Continue reading Stories and Narratives The subtle differences between stories and narratives
Storytelling ** A powerful tool for effective communication, engagement, and influence
Stories and Narratives Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Storytelling is a powerful tool for effective communication, engagement, and influencing others across many contexts, not just business. Well-crafted stories can vividly illustrate ideas, create emotional connections with an audience, and aid memory and recall in a way that facts … Continue reading Storytelling ** A powerful tool for effective communication, engagement, and influence
Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Shape the world
Storytelling ** Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Society’s prevailing narratives frequently infiltrate our everyday discussions, subtly influencing us to adopt their rhetorical patterns unconsciously. Nevertheless, thoughtlessly replicating these dominant discourses hinders our ability to think independently and may inadvertently strengthen detrimental ideologies. We must become more conscious of how … Continue reading Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** Shape the world
Weaponizing Public Discourse **
Dominant Discourse and Narrative ** The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Introduction Throughout history, language has been used to inform, enlighten, and emancipate but also to mislead, oppress, and harm. In the domain of public discourse today, we increasingly witness the weaponization of speech for political ends. … Continue reading Weaponizing Public Discourse **
The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** How stories shape our individual and collective realities
Weaponizing Public Discourse ** Introduction: Discourse and Narrative ** Close Pop-up all posts in this chapter Introduction The stories we tell ourselves and each other profoundly shape our realities. Within our inner lives, narratives revolving around belonging, worthiness, and potential can either fuel growth or limit possibilities. Families pass down spoken and unspoken rules prescribing … Continue reading The Power of Discourse and Narrative ** How stories shape our individual and collective realities