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Analyzing Patient-Doctor Communication.

Analyzing Patient-Doctor Communication: A Humorous and (Hopefully) Helpful Lecture (Cue dramatic music and a slightly-too-bright spotlight) Alright everyone, settle down, settle down! Welcome to "Analyzing Patient-Doctor Communication: Where Healthcare Meets…
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The Semiotics of Animal Communication.

Lecture: The Semiotics of Animal Communication - Or, Why That Squirrel Really Gave You the Side-Eye (Image: A cartoon squirrel wearing sunglasses giving the side-eye.) Alright, settle down class! Welcome…
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Language in Animals: Primate Communication.

Language in Animals: Primate Communication - A Lecture You Can't Refuse (Unless You're a Baboon) 🐒 (Welcome, esteemed primate aficionados! Prepare to have your minds blown, your assumptions challenged, and…
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Emoji and Digital Communication.

Emoji & Digital Communication: A Lecture in Grin-Speak (Welcome, students! 🥳 Please silence your phones... unless you're live-tweeting. 😉 But use #EmojiLecture responsibly! 🙏) (Instructor: Dr. Emote McSmileyface, PhD in…