Why Study Communication?

Foundations of Human Communication

But First….

Student Profile Activity…

?Who are you?

Communication Defined

Human Communication is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning.

Communication Competence

The message should: Be understood Achieve its

intended effect Be ethical

EffectiveCommunication-Ethics

Ethics are the beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong

“The Dalai Lama teachesan ethical code that, whether or not we believe in the Tibetan Buddhist religion, provides guidance for successful communication.”(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 7)

Why Study Communication?

To improve in these areas: Employability Relationships Physical &

emotional health

Communication Models

Human communication as ACTION Source Receiver Message Channel Noise (Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 11)

Communication Models

Human Communication as INTERACTION Feedback Context

(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 13)

Communication Models

Human Communication as Transaction

(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 14)

Communication Models Human Communication as TRANSACTION

Simultaneously interactive Meaning is based on mutual, concurrent sharing

of ideas and feelings This model most accurately describes human

communication

(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 14)

Communication Characteristics

Inescapable Irreversible Complicated Emphasizes

content and relationships

Governed by rules

(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 16)

“A Helical Model of CommunicationShows that communication never Loops back onto itself. It begins atthe bottom and expands infinitely asthe communication partners contributetheir thoughts and experiences to theexchange.”

Communication“Principles for a lifetime”

1.) Be aware of Your Communication

2.) Effectively Use and Understand

Verbal Messages

3.) Effectively Use and Understand

Non-Verbal Messages

4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully

5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages

5 Communication Principlesto adhere to for a lifetime

Communication Principlesfor a Lifetime

1.) Be aware of Your Communication

with Yourself and Others

Present when communicating

Be aware of communication choices

Communication Principlesfor a Lifetime

2.) Effectively Use and Interpret Verbal

Symbols Use appropriate

symbols Accurately encode

and decode messages

Communication Principlesfor a Lifetime

3.) Effectively Use and Interpret

Non-Verbal Symbols

Primary way we communicate feelings and attitudes

More believable than verbal messages

Communication Principlesfor a Lifetime

4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully to

Others Listening looks easy Develop sensitivity to

others Being other-oriented

means considering the needs, motives, desires, and goals of others.

Communication Principlesfor a Lifetime

5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages to

Others Adapt to your

listeners Adapt the structure

or organization of what you say

Adapt the general style of your message

Communicating with others:Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication occurs when we interact simultaneously with another person and attempt to mutually influence each other.

Communicating with othersGroup & Team Communication

Groups have goals, their members feel they belong to the group, and the group members influence others in the group. Small group

communication Dyad teams

Communicating with others:Presentation Communication

Presentational communication occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of other people to inform, persuade or entertain.

RECAP CHAPTER ONE“Principles for a lifetime”

1.) Be aware of Your Communication

2.) Effectively Use and Understand

Verbal Messages

3.) Effectively Use and Understand

Non-Verbal Messages

4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully

5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages

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