Lets get clicking . . .

1
Lets get clicking . . .

• Mon Introduce Clickers and continue
• developing arguments
• Wed Introduce arguing communication practices
  from ethical foundations
• LAB Lab assignments due
• Mini Argument draft due (pro/con)
• Complete APA Tutorial and bring to lab
• Bring to lab articles / pieces of evidence used
• in mini argument paper

2
Whats your position?

• A. The KKK should be allowed to participate in
  MOs Adopt-a-Highway program.
• B. The KKK should not be allowed to participate
  in MOs Adopt-a-Highway program.

3
Whats your position?

• A. Burning of the US flag should remain a legally
  protected expression of dissent.
• B. The US Constitution should be amended to
  prohibit burning or desecration of the US flag.

4
Those potty-mouth media pundits . . .

• You cant say that
• . . . can you
• ???
• !

5
Imus went too far?

• A. Don Imus should have been fired for his
  comments about the Rutgers womens basketball
  team.
• B. Don Imus should not have been fired for his
  comments about the Rutgers womens basketball
  team.

6
Coulter went too far?

• A. Ann Coulter should have been fired for her
  comments about John Edwards.
• B. Ann Coulter should not be fired for her
  comments about John Edwards.

7
Controversy o the DayWhos on deck Wednesday?

• The Blue Ducks
• Michelle Bogowith Lesley Grissum
  
• Kaci Mulvaney Meredith Rash
• Kevin Verdine

8
Communication Controversy O the Day Reports

• Find a current topic / issue in the news that
  is somehow controversial
• Groups of four or five organized in lab will
  present a brief oral report approx. 5 minutes
  at beginning of each class period beginning
  Monday, Jan. 30
• Each group member must be present participate
  in discussion to get 15 points
• Each group will present i.e. stand in front of
  the class and present their short report
• Each group should present their TA a typed
  (double-spaced), no more than 1 page, outline of
  their report

9
Developing your Communication Controversy Report

• Introduce the topic / issue
• Whats controversial about this topic?
• --why / how became a controversy?
• --competing positions, views, arguments?
• Comment on the COMMUNICATION aspect or angle
  involved
• What might happen with this issue?
• --new laws needed?
• --what might change peoples views?
• --likely long-term conflict? quick resolution?

10
When too much talking could really cost you your
life . . .

• A law should be passed that bans cell phone use
  while driving.
• Using cell phones while driving should remain
  legal.

11
Lets Argue How much religion in the
public square?
12
Thou shalt not . . . display?
13
Whats Your Position?

• The Ten Commandments should not be displayed in
  a public court of law
• or
• The display of the Ten Commandments should be
  allowed in a public court of law