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Kylie Reflection 2

Professor Sinkoff SPC1017 Happiness was the topic of our presentations.  The pursuit of happiness has been a significant topic of discussion for centuries. While happiness is subjective and can be influenced by various factors, there are still several ways to increase one's happiness.  Each group evaluated different topics on happiness.   Group 1 discussed the topic of “Paying It Forward”, Group 2 presented "Happiness in Society", and Group 3 covered   “Mind, Body, and Self-care”. Group one discussed "Paying it Forward". As explained by Group 1, Paying it Forward involves performing an act of kindness or going out of one's way for someone, with the expectation that they will do the same for someone else in the future. They also emphasized the importance of gratitude since it moves recipients to share and increase the very good they have received. Paying it forward, does not only benefit the recipient,   but it has been scientifically proven to have an impa...

Kylie's Reflection 1

Kylie Garcia Prof. Sinkoff SPC1017 The task assigned to the class was to present chapters from the COMM6 textbook. Each of the three groups were given a specific chapter to present. Group 1 presented chapter 3, Intercultural Communication, while Group 2 presented chapter 9, Communication in Groups and Group 3 was tasked with presenting chapter 10, Group Leadership and Problem Solving. Group 1 delivered an exceptional presentation on chapter 3. They covered various topics related to cultures, such as sex and gender, religion, socioeconomic status, age, generation, disability, masculinity, femininity, and individualism/collectivism. Their presentation provided insightful and relevant information about society and culture. According to their presentation, culture is created and sustained through shared life experiences, and it is constantly evolving through communication. They highlighted that intercultural communication plays a significant role in the development of culture around the ...