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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
reading, writing, speaking, listening
speaking & listening=speech
communication
2. Communication is a social process
of constructing meaning.
*The interpretation of words depends
on life experiences, values, feelings
at the time.
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.
4. Communication is symbolic.
*It relies on verbal symbols.
(words, languages)
*It relies on non verbal symbols.
Chapter 1-Lesson 2
What are some types of communication?
1. intrapersonal communicationcommunication within oneself
(your little voice)
2. interpersonal communicationcommunication between people
as individuals
dyadic/one to one-communication
communication between 2 people
(dyad=2)
small group3 or more people communicating
with a common purpose
*to answer a question
*to make a decision
*to solve a problem
public1 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
mass1 or more senders communicating
with an unlimited number of receivers
who are not physically present
-through media
(radio, TV, newspaper, etc.)
Chapter 1-Lesson 3
Reasons to communicate
to inform
to persuade
to express feelings
to express imagination
to perform social rituals
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)
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”
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)
5. Communication is simple.
difficulties speaking (physiological, psychological)
difficulties finding the right words for the situation
ie: asking someone out, sharing emotions
(love, sorrow)