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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. The World of Communication. Defining Communication. Communication is a systemic process in which people interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings. Features of Communication. Process ongoing and always in motion Systemic

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Chapter 1

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  1. Chapter 1 The World of Communication

  2. Defining Communication • Communication is a systemic process in which people interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings

  3. Features of Communication • Process • ongoing and always in motion • Systemic • occurs in a system of interrelated parts that affect one another • Symbols • abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things

  4. Features (cont’d) • Meanings • content level of meaning • relationship level of meaning

  5. Values of Communication • Personal • Relationship • Professional • Cultural

  6. Personal Values • We gain personal identity as we communicate with others • Communication directly influences our physical and emotional well-being

  7. Relationship Values • We build connections with others by: • disclosing our private identities • listening to learn about them • working out problems • remembering shared history • planning a future

  8. Professional Values • Communication skills are closely linked to professional success • “In professional life, the costs of poor communication are great. Executives in large companies report that 14% of each work week is wasted because of poor communication” (Thomas, 1999). Thomas, J. (1999). Do you hear what I hear? Women in Business, 51, 1-14.

  9. Cultural Values • To be effective citizens in a democracy, we must be able to express and evaluate ideas • Effective participation in social life requires good communication skills

  10. Models of Communication • Linear • Interactive • Transactional

  11. Linear Models

  12. Interactive Model

  13. Transactional Model

  14. Breadth of the Field • Intrapersonal Communication • Interpersonal Communication • Group Communication

  15. Breadth of the Field(cont’d) • Organizational Communication • Mass and Social Media • Public Communication • Intercultural Communication

  16. Unifying Themes • Symbolic Activities • Meaning • Critical Thinking • Ethics and Communication

  17. Careers in Communication • Research • Education • Media Production, Analysis, and Criticism • Training and Consulting • Human Relations and Management

  18. Websites • National Communication Association • American Communication Journal • CengageNow • Careers in Communication • List compiled by Olivet College Career Dev. • Looking for a Job: www.monster.com

  19. More Websites • O*NET OnLine • Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor • This site provides information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations

  20. Video Speech of Self-Introduction by Mona Bradsher PLAY VIDEO

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