Transcript One Minute Exercises

Speech Communication
100
Introduction to Human
Communication
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One-Minute Exercises
Introductions
Welcome
What this class is not
Your role in this class
Requirements of the class
Communication Concepts
Communication:
the process by which people
exchange
and assign meaning
A Note About Meaning
for Words
People engage in linguistic superstitions
when they assume words have meaning
in themselves
BUT:
Words were created by people
Words have no power except what we
are willing to give them
Arbitrariness of Meanings
Could Be
Called:
Frogs or
rocks
Horses
or
tulips
But are
Called:
Dogs
Trees
Communication Concepts
Communication:
the process by which people
exchange
and assign meaning
to messages
Messages
Verbal Cues: use of words
Nonverbal Cues: use of elements beyond
words
An example:
I never cheat on my homework.
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One-Minute Exercises
Introductions
Berlo’s SMCR Model
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model as
an Interactional Model
S M C R
Communication as
Transaction
Communicator 1
Communicator 2
Communication as
Transaction
Sender
Receiver
Communication as
Transaction
Sender
Receiver
Sender
Receiver
Communication as
Transaction
Sender
Receiver
Sender
Receiver
Communication as
Transaction
Sender
Receiver
Sender
Receiver
Functions of
Communication
The information function
The relationship function
The influence function
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One-Minute Exercises
Introductions
One Minute Exercises
Confirmation and
Disconfirmation
Disconfirmation
The Tangential Response:
acknowledgement
followed by changing the subject
The Impervious Response: ignoring the other
person
The Interrupting Response:
The Irrelevant or Incoherent Response:
giving
a reaction that is unrelated to the subject
The Impersonal Response:
reacting in a seemingly
intellectualized form
The Incongruous Response:
and nonverbal cues
inconsistent verbal
Confirmation and
Disconfirmation
Confirmation
Total Confirmation:
indicating total understanding of
another
AKA: Direct Acknowledgement
Agreement: agreeing with the other person
Supporting Response: indicating empathy with the
other person’s feelings
Asking for clarification
Expression of positive feeling
Compliments
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One Minute Exercises
Orienting to Others
Orienting to Others
Interview Another Person:
Basic Information (name, major, vital
information)
Unique Information (unique background,
accomplishment, or goals)
Prepare a Brief Introduction (between
one and two minutes)
Grading
1. This activity is Activity 1
2. Graded on basis of coverage of materials
and abiding by instructions presented before
the presentation is made.
3. Use of notes on one side of one card are
permitted
4. Presentations may not be read or memorized
(nor may major portions thereof)
5. Failure to abide by item 3 or 4 results in a
maximum grade of 60%