Speech on Ethnographic Study of Language Use in Interpersonal Communication

Brief Overview

Kindly receive my greetings, brothers, and sister. I cordially invite all of you to my presentation that will revolve around the ethnographic study of language use in interpersonal communication. The presentation is segmented into the brief summary of the topic, and then the rest will revolve around the theories behind ethnographic of language use in interpersonal communication. The presentation will also take you through the methodology I used to come up will this research and also the results which will be basically the theories of ethnography in interpersonal communication. Please stay tuned for the presentation.

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Data and definitions

I have come to realize that when people travel from one point to the other there must be communication. The communication will start from the point you leave the house to the airport or bus tops from airport or bus stop to the waitresses, to the seatmates and then finally to the people you will meet in your final destination. When one diversify the communication like that from one point to the other, we will refer to that has personal communication. The interpersonal communication will take different patterns when talking will different people across the globe. Such kind of people that do travel more often I will be referring to them as hitchhikers. The reason will I will be calling them throughout the presentation. The aim of this study is, therefore, to inquire into the patterns of interpersonal communication which occur among hitchhikers and the social and experiential implications of these patterns. On the other hand, I would like to talk about this term you have heard called ethnography. Ethnography of communication focuses on the speech community, the patterning and organization of communication as systems of communicative events, as well as the interaction of communication and communicative events with all other systems of culture. Ethnography study puts together the aspects of communication patterns and experiential dimensions based on social constructionist perspectives. Communication and storytelling patterns are always associated with the hitchhikers.

Methods

This study involves a series of data collections and analysis. Given that I could not take in part in hitchhiking and therefore, I relied on several secondary data sources. I used observation techniques to collect data on how my peers and friends talk and groom themselves. I also decided to walk around with tape recorder so that I record the various conversations that I had interest in. Please take note that human beings are controlled by choice and preferences and therefore I only recorded the conversations that I had interest in. Another method I used to get information concerning my studies is interviewing, this methodology of data collection was the basis of my data collection in that I used it to analyze and write my conclusions about this research. I would wish to read you a case example of an interview I conducted. Take note that I recorded the video of the conversation so that I even note the verbal and nonverbal cues of communication.

Case Study: Verbal exchange about a trip

Interview

Jack: I have enjoyed a lot this trip to Kilimanjaro

Me: Me too, it is really wonderful.

Aunatovic: Yes, this is my third time hitchhiking the mountain. I have grown fond of the place; the ambiance, the mountains, the wildlife, and the people.

Jack: this is my second time. Last time, I came with my brother (Tim) and sister (Stephanie). We had a lot of fun. However, this time I came alone as Tim and Stephanie had work engagements back in the United States. I'm grateful I found great friends in you. We shared really good moments together here.

Me: It was a great pleasure being in your company Jack. Both of you have made my expedition memorable.

Aunatovic: I like it here because the destination suits my budget. Compared to other mountains that I could go to such as the Everest, Mt. Kilimanjaro is really cheap. I think I get value for my money. Also, at such time of the year when most hitchhikers would like to go to the Everest, I find Mount Kilimanjaro less crowded with tourists, unlike most other destinations.

Jack: I totally agree. I can afford a trip to this destination and still have more to spare for other destinations within the same region. However, I would like for the sake of discovery to go to a different place that is this cheap and offer a different experience next time. Do you have any suggestions in mind?

Aunatovic: Yes, me too. I intend to go somewhere different, around the Mediterranean. Maybe Morocco, I was there before and it is a great place to be. Would you like to come during next winter?

Me: That is a wonderful idea. I would like to go to the Atlas Mountains.

Jack: I would like to. I hope to meet you there again my dear friends.

Aunatovic: Me too.

Overview

The discussions can be viewed as transient since they are three people from different places meeting at one place. This is consistent with the assertion that these types of travelers often form transient but intense interpersonal relationships formed during the travel. In the excerpt, Jack, Aunatovic, and I immediately formed a common bond, which, according to Vogt, is the basis of special relationships. The aim of the interview was to inquire into the patterns of interpersonal communication which occur among hitchhikers and the social and experiential implications of these patterns. The study put together the aspects of communication patterns and experiential dimensions based on social constructionist perspectives. In this study, typical lively patterns of social interaction, communication, and story-telling that take place between tourists during the trip have been unveiled.

Results: Narrative theory

The interpersonal communication between good friends above and myself, I will explain it better using the narrative theory. The narrative theory suggests that Individuals on a tour construct stories out of their adventures. They talk about their experiences and passions with one another, which makes the trip interesting and exciting at the same time. The verbal exchange, in this case, study further elaborate on how these tales of experiences of tourists reverberate intensely between hitchhikers, and on how these narratives critically shape their destination experiences.

The purpose of this analysis is to analyze the hitchhiker's communication patterns. Dann's conceptualization of narrative paradigm is an elaboration of the pilgrimage rite-of-passage this theory outlines the processes through which the perspectives of narrators are based i.e. includes the stories narrated about the entire trips and the social construction of experiences. It can be assumed that the story of the trip has a cycle that is sustained by the conveying of the experiences from the experienced to the newbie. In fact, such narratives occur before and after the trips and may differ depending on the location of the hitchhikers' country of origin. The role of the narrative is to prepare the traveler for the trip and to arrange it according to the socially and culturally coherent adventure stories, by which one travels and constructs one's experiences in order to create his or her own experienced stories. Through the strong constitutive role carried by the stories, they simultaneously create and represent a unique narrative identity that is achieved throughout the trip and involves the experience of the trip and associated the stories. In general, the narrative paradigm theory recognizes the chronological dimension of the communication and involves a transient transition between affairs. The purpose of a narrative inquiry is to examine the types and forms of the stories; the themes of the stories including diverse human experiences, and the social context of the narratives or storytelling. The research opportunities provided by the field of narratives may explain the reason why there has been an upsurge in the number of studies on narratives.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the aim of this research was to inquire into the patterns of interpersonal communication which occur among hitchhikers and the social and experiential involvement of these patterns. The study put together the aspects of communication patterns and experiential dimensions based on social constructionist perspectives. In this study, typical lively patterns of social interaction, communication, and story-telling that take place between tourists during the trip have been unveiled. It has been found that the information about tourist events or destinations flow by word-of-mouth from experienced to potential travelers. The discussions between travelers are often transient since they involve people from different places who converge at a tourist destination. These types of travelers often form transient but intense interpersonal relationships formed during the travel. Thank you for the keen attention, God bless all of you.