Discussion

A Discussion is a conversation/spontaneous communication that is an interactive communication.

• Context:
  • It can be represented by a Transcribed Discussion.
  • It can be analyzed by a Discussion Analysis Task.
  • It can range from being a Spoken Discussion to being a Written Discussion.
  • It can range from being a Easy Discussion to being a Difficult Discussion.
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• Example(s):
  • a Telephone Conversation.
  • an Email-based Discussion.
  • an Forum-based Discussion.
  • a Panel Discussion.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Small-Talk.
  • a Forced Interactive Conversation, such as a job interview.
  • a Spontaneous One-Way Communication, such as opinion broadcasting, or advertising act.
  • a Forum Troll (trolling).
  • a Small Talk / Banter.
  • a Lecture.
• See: Communication, Etiquette, Socialization, Language Teaching, Language Learning.

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References

2020

• (Wikipedia, 2020) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/conversation#Discussion Retrieved:2020-5-13.
  • One element of conversation is discussion: sharing opinions on subjects that are thought of during the conversation. In polite society the subject changes before discussion becomes dispute or controversial. For example, if theology is being discussed, maybe no one is insisting a particular view be accepted.

2016

• https://www.technologyreview.com/s/601241/remaking-social-media-for-the-next-revolution/
  • QUOTE: People are more interested in broadcasting their opinions than engaging in discussions. … the Internet actually helps facilitate communication and shows the power of crowdsourcing in positive action, especially when it comes to the humanitarian activities like when there is a hurricane or a terrorist attack.

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