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Verbal Communication
What you GOTTA know:
There is no such thing as the world's oldest spoken language; they are all derivatives from the beginnings of human speech. However, the oldest language to have been written is Sumerian. The Sumerians, a civilization that flourished in the territory of what is present day Iraq, are believed to be the creators of writing. Very shortly after, the Egyptians began to use writing. Other ancient languages to be written down in the past are Hebrew, Phoenician, Greek, Etruscan and Latin.
Can you tell me the story of the Tower of Babel?
This Biblical story clearly confirms the importance of communication. The Babel Tower, which was done by a group of united people in the kingdom of Babylon, was built in order for humankind to reach the heavens. God, who did not want this, made them each speak a different language, halting construction completely. After some time, the people went to a different part of the Earth, where they would each begin their own race. This story clearly shows how important Verbal Communication is, so important the construction of an immense project needed to stop.
How was verbal communication important in early history?
Historians have come up with eight hallmarks that a group of people must have
had to be considered a civilization. One such hallmark is a form of writing
mainly for governing purposes, though it was also used for pleasure. Not only
was the writing used for administrative purposes, but also for literature, poetry,
religion, and manuals of instruction.
What were the first forms of writing?
For example, the ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics, picture symbols that stood for words, syllables, or sounds. They wrote on papyrus, which was made from the reeds grown by the Nile. The Mesopotamians were also one of the first people to develop their own writing, now known as cuneiform. An important historical document known as the Law Code of Hammurabi, was written in cuneiform.
Can you give me some examples of influential verbal communication
in history?
These are written documents extremely important in the course of history worldwide:
The Ten Commandments – These were ten laws that the Jews strictly followed as a part of their faith. They were originally written on stone tablets and can now be found in the Christian Bible.
Law Code of Hammurabi – This is one of the first code of laws written in history and is now extremely valuable in examining the lives of the Ancient Babylonians.
Quran – This book is central to the Islam faith. According to the Muslims’ belief, it was revealed to Mohammed, the Last Prophet, from God through the angel Gabriel.
Bible – This book is central to the Christian faith and is actually a collection of books separated into two sections, the old and the new testaments. Some of the authors of the books in the Bible include Abraham, King David, King Solomon, the prophet Isaiah, and the apostle Paul. It contains a creation story, history of the people of Israel, biographies of Jesus, history of the early churches, and much more.
Declaration of Independence – This document declared the thirteen colonies established in the Americas independent from Britain.
Mao’s Little Red Book – This book was a collection of quotation of Chairman Mao Tsetung, leader of the Chinese Communist Party. It was a type of propaganda used to inform all of China about Communist ideas.
How is verbal communication important in the present times?
Look at the world around you; everyone would be lost without the instruction
given in manuals and the directions given on road signs. In this day of high
technology, everything must be made user-friendly by coming with simplified
instructions. Computers, telephones, microwaves, televisions, Discmans, iPods,
and other devices all come with manuals to teach customers how to use the products
effectively.
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Sources: http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Mao%27s+Red+Book&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t&fl=0&x=wrt <Jan. 23, 2005>
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<Jan. 29, 2005> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Babel <Jan. 30, 2005> |
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