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An Orientation to Interpersonal Communication. A Communication Model Definition, Functions, and Principles Ethics and Diversity Communication Competence. Transactional Model of Communication. Event surrounded by a situation/context. Goal is Shared Meaning. See anything familiar?.
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An Orientation to Interpersonal Communication A Communication Model Definition, Functions, and Principles Ethics and Diversity Communication Competence
Transactional Model of Communication Event surrounded by a situation/context
Interpersonal Communication • Defined- the process through which people create and manage their relationships, exercising mutual responsibility in creating meaning.
Functions served through Interpersonal Communication • We attempt to meet our social/psychological goals. “One cannot not communicate” • We attempt to achieve goals. We say things for a reason. • We develop a sense of self. Communication helps us know who we are, what we are good at and how people think of us.
Functions served through Interpersonal Communication • We acquire/share information.
Functions served through Interpersonal Communication • We influence and are influenced by others.
Interpersonal Communication Principles • Interpersonal Communication is: Purposeful Continuous Transactional Relational Irreversible
Are you an Ethical Communicator? • Ethical Communicators Are truthful and honest Act with Integrity Behave Fairly Demonstrate respect Are Responsible
Interpersonal Communication and Diversity • Are you sensitive to diversity in your communication?
Our goal is to reach…… • Communication Competence- the impression that communicative behavior is both appropriate and effective. • Let’s work towards this in all of our relationships!