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The concept of spatial disorientation randomly came up in my class the other day. I couldn't recall what it was called or why exactly it happens in aircrafts. So, I found the answer and now share with y'all.

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Covering Built-in Failures and Disaster in Intro to Org Comm today. 

What are your reactions?

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Some really good tips here.

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In this episode On A Way with Words, there's an awesome discussion about logos and English as a heard by nonnative speakers.

Discussion about logos:  https://soundcloud.com/waywordradio/121027-awww-1354-full_show#t=40:40

Discussion about English from nonnative speakers: https://soundcloud.com/waywordradio/121027-awww-1354-full_show#t=45:25

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Polyglots and Jobs

A few of my students are preparing a speech on bilingualism/multilingualism and job possibilities. They claim they cannot find many resources that show the value of language knowledge to employers, here's some useful resources to continue research on the topic:

http://www.brighthub.com/office/career-planning/articles/97863.aspx

http://careers.theguardian.com/careers-blog/career-options-foreign-language

http://blog.lingualia.com/blog/2012/09/26/the-rise-of-the-polyglots/

I Binged  "employers value polyglots" and found a lot of good articles, some listed above. I searched EBSCO too and found 100+ articles (all not relevant).

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TI- Bilingual Employees Open Up New Markets.  AU- Thompson, Elizabeth  JN- Credit Union Executive Newsletter  PD- 8/6/2007, Vol. 33 Issue 13, p1-2  PG- 2p  DT- 20070806  PT- Article  AB- The article reports on the demand for bilingual employees by credit unions to serve the growing Hispanic population in the U.S. Currently, credit unions are starting to hire and train bilingual employees as they prepare to enter the Hispanic market. Community Trust Credit Union claims that it uses newspaper advertising and word of mouth in recruiting staff. Sandy Smith, the credit union's vice president for branch development, explains the advantages of hiring native Spanish speakers.  DE- EMPLOYEE selection  DE- EMPLOYEE recruitment  DE- CREDIT unions  SU- BILINGUALISM  SU- HISPANIC Americans  GE- UNITED States  IC- 522130 Credit Unions  IC- 522321 Central credit unions  AN- 26080315  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=26080315&site=ehost-live  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=26080315&site=ehost-live 

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TI- Bilingual reporters have the inside track.  AU- Whitney, Daisy  JN- Electronic Media  PD- 8/19/2002, Vol. 21 Issue 33, p12  PG- 1/2p  IL- 1 Black and White Photograph  DT- 20020819  PT- Article  AB- Reports the need of television stations to hire bilingual employees in the U.S. Increase of the Spanish speaking population; Benefits of the station in hiring a bilingual employee; Growth on the opportunities for the Spanish.  DE- EMPLOYEES  SU- BILINGUALISM  SU- TELEVISION stations  GE- UNITED States  IC- 515120 Television Broadcasting  FT- 643  IS- 07450311  AN- 7252468  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=7252468&site=ehost-live  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=7252468&site=ehost-live 

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TI- Bilingual staffers on board-enlist their translations skills!  JN- Staff Leader (Aspen Publishers Inc.)  PD- Aug2001, Vol. 14 Issue 12, p3  PG- 1p  DT- 20010801  PT- Article  AB- Offers a suggestion on the use of bilingual staffers in nonprofit organizations. Compensation of bilingual staffers; Views on hiring bilingual staffers. INSET: Buzzword for the new millennium?.  DE- NONPROFIT organizations  DE- WAGES  DE- EMPLOYEES  SU- BILINGUALISM  IS- 08978484  AN- 6956376  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=6956376&site=ehost-live  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=6956376&site=ehost-live 

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TI- Charities Seek Out People With Bilingual Skills.  AU- West, Maureen  JN- Chronicle of Philanthropy  PD- 9/9/2010, Vol. 22 Issue 17, p21-21  PG- 1p  DT- 20100909  PT- Article  AB- The article offers tips for U.S. charities seeking bilingual workers. It is recommended for organizations serving people who are not native English speakers to add bilingual preferred to their job postings. In some organizations, having bilingual skills qualify an employee for a three percent increase in salary. One tip for recruiters and nonprofit hiring managers is to specify the level of fluency required in job postings.  DE- CHARITABLE uses, trusts, & foundations (Law)  DE- BILINGUALISM  DE- ORGANIZATION  DE- JOB postings  DE- EMPLOYEES  GE- UNITED States  IC- 813211 Grantmaking Foundations  IC- 813319 Other Social Advocacy Organizations  FT- 1383  IS- 1040676X  AN- 53508843  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=53508843&site=ehost-live  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=53508843&site=ehost-live 

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TI- Loan Officers Go Bilingual.  AU- Dymi, Amilda  JN- Broker Magazine  PD- Jun/Jul2004, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p70-75  PG- 5p  DT- 20040601  PT- Article  AB- Daniel H. Jacobs, chief operating officer of 1st Metropolitan Mortgage, a broker in Charlotte, North Carolina that employs 1,200 loan officers, said that those companies who are not seeking out the Spanish and other bilingual markets are short sighted. Census Bureau data released in March 2004 predict that the Hispanic population of the U.S. is expected to triple over the next half century. Nick Roumi, co-founder of Homefield Financial of Irvine, California, said that hiring bilingual loan officers is a growing trend in the industry.  DE- LOAN officers  DE- BANKERS  SU- BILINGUALISM  SU- HISPANIC Americans  SU- LANGUAGE & languages  GE- UNITED States  IC- 522291 Consumer Lending  IC- 522310 Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers  IS- 15400824  AN- 13472543  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=13472543&site=ehost-live  UR- http://proxy.elmhurst.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=buh&AN=13472543&site=ehost-live 

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Taylorization: Stop the Potty Police

Here are two articles of interest for my organizational communication students: Both are perfect for Taylorization of the workplace. In this case, the policing of bathroom breaks.

http://money.cnn.com/2014/07/15/smallbusiness/bathroom-time-penalty/

http://www.workforce.com/articles/20751-pull-over-the-potty-police

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So this is a very robust finding, which tells us that, actually, if you want to become an entrepreneur, the obvious thing to do is to first go get a job in an industry you're interested in and learn. And then eventually, later, try to create a company.

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I am excited to be teaching a special topics communication course on Intercultural Films during the January intersession at elmhurst-college.

The course covers the Interpretation and analysis of intercultural communication concepts and identity politics as represented in critically acclaimed international films.

Here's a list of the films I plan to screen. I will have to drop two or three. :-( 

Omar (Palestine)

Persepolis (France)

Let the Right One In (Sweden)

Funny Games (Germany)

The Singing Revolution (Estonia)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (U.S.)

The Band's Visit (Israel)

Quinceañera (U.S., in Spanish)

Babi Leto (Czech Republic)

Waltz with Bashir (Multiple Countries)

Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India (India)

Kavkazskiy Plennik: Prisoner of the Mountains (Russia)

The Reluctant Fundamentalist (U.S., U.K., Qatar)

The Intouchables (France)

Whale Rider (New Zealand)

Skin (South Africa)

Poetry (South Korea)

American Beauty (U.S.)