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*the sending and receiving of information to achieve understanding

Chapter 1-Lesson 1 What is communication?. *the sending and receiving of information to achieve understanding *the social process by which people in a specific context construct meaning using symbolic behavior. 1. Communication is human. *4 channels of communication

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*the sending and receiving of information to achieve understanding

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  1. Chapter 1-Lesson 1 What is communication? *the sending and receiving of information to achieve understanding *the social process by which people in a specific context construct meaning using symbolic behavior

  2. 1. Communication is human. *4 channels of communication reading, writing, speaking, listening speaking & listening=speech communication

  3. 2. Communication is a social process of constructing meaning. *The interpretation of words depends on life experiences, values, feelings at the time.

  4. 3. Communication is contextual. *It is influenced by the time and place of the communication. *Speech communication is unique because it allows for face to face contact and immediate feedback.

  5. 4. Communication is symbolic. *It relies on verbal symbols. (words, languages) *It relies on non verbal symbols.

  6. Chapter 1-Lesson 2 What are some types of communication? 1. intrapersonal communication- communication within oneself (your little voice) 2.interpersonal communication- communication between people as individuals

  7. dyadic/one to one-communication • communication between 2 people • (dyad=2)

  8. small group- • 3 or more people communicating • with a common purpose • *to answer a question • *to make a decision • *to solve a problem

  9. public- • 1 or more senders communicating • with a large group of receivers • (an audience that is physically present) • ie: play, pastor/priest & congregation, • public speaking, lawyer, teacher

  10. mass- • 1 or more senders communicating • with an unlimited number of receivers • who are not physically present • -through media • (radio, TV, newspaper, etc.)

  11. Chapter 1-Lesson 3 Reasons to communicate to inform to persuade to express feelings to express imagination to perform social rituals

  12. Chapter 1-Lesson 4 What are some misconceptions of communication?    1. Communication is always valuable. -cruel (making fun of people, insults) -unethical (lying, cheating, breaking promises) -inappropriate (gossip, talking in class/church) -unwise (saying too much, sharing info that could hurt you later)

  13. 2. Communication is the solution to all problems. ie: wars, divorce, making people like you 3. More communication is always better. ie: nagging, arguing, “making a mountain out of a molehill”

  14. 4.    Meanings are determined by words alone. Words can mean more than 1 thing. Words carry emotional and/or cultural associations. (connotation) Word meanings can be affected by non verbal behaviors. (sarcasm)

  15.   5.   Communication is simple. difficulties speaking (physiological, psychological) difficulties finding the right words for the situation ie: asking someone out, sharing emotions (love, sorrow)

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