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An 8 page discussion of the sociological theories of Erving Goffman and Harold Garfinkel as they relate to communication. The author reviews Goffman’s analogy of drama and the stage to present his theories of “dramaturgy” and Garfinkel’s employment of the term “ethnomethodology”, to describe the manner in which the stage is set for interpersonal communication. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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The manner in which individuals interact can take a variety of forms. The manner in which individuals relate to one another involve active processes in managing
their social roles. Sociologists Goffman and Garfinkel view these roles and processes quite similarly but use decisively different terminology to describe them. The specifics of the manner in
which we communicate with one another is central to each of these sociologists theories. Both Garfinkel and Goffman recognize that communication modes are directly related to the communication
situation. In "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life" Goffman (1959) uses the analogy of drama and the stage to present
his theories of "dramaturgy", for example. He explains human interactions as a theatrical performance, a performance complete with individual scripts, settings, and performances which make up an individuals daily
life. Garfinkel recognizes the importance of the environment as a stage for human interaction as well. He coined the term "ethnomethodology", to describe the manner in which that
stage is set for interpersonal communication. To Garfinkel experiences actually shaped the meaning of language and language was not even consistent in meaning between all individuals.
Both Garfinkel and Goffman recognize that there are both verbal and non-verbal components of communication. Oral communication in itself can take a variety
of forms including interpretive communication, communication based on emotion and communication based on criticism. Regardless of the form, however, it is an acknowledged fact that most forms of communication
are much more than just idle chat. Garfinkel and Goffman emphasize that proper communication skills allows individuals and organizations to share information, analyze situations and to set goals.
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