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Title: | Rhetorical sensitivity and communication competence : a test for convergent validity |
Authors: | Dilbeck, Keith Edward |
Keywords: | Rhetorical sensitivity |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
Publisher: | Bangkok University |
Abstract: | This thesis investigates convergent validity between rhetorical sensitivity and
communication competence. The two constructs appear conceptualized in almost
exactly the same the same way. Where a rhetorically sensitive person balances noble
self and rhetorical reflection, a competent communicator balances sociocommunicative
orientations assertiveness and responsiveness, with respect to the
communication situation. Testing for convergent validity safeguards against scientific
redundancy, helping to avoid rediscovering findings already established. Also,
applying conceptual framework to rhetorical sensitivity that leads to a clearer fit of
measures through communication competence may significantly assist in further
development. A Pearson’s correlation coefficient is employed to obtain results. There
are statistically significant measures, but convergent validity was not evidenced. |
Description: | Thesis (M.A.)--Graduate School, Bangkok University, 2008 |
Subjects: | Communicative competence -- Research Language and languages -- Research Communication-- Research |
Advisor(s): | Rosechongporn Komolsevin Sudarat D.Chantrawatanakul |
URI: | http://dspace2.bu.ac.th/jspui/handle/123456789/695 |
Appears in Collections: | Theses Theses
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