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Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Introduction to communication course - why do we study this couse ? Communication is essetial for life.The purpose of this subject is to make you understand the fundamental principals of human communication which help to improve our communication quality with others as well as for our own lives. Most students probably take this course once in their whole carrier.This course will make students to remember the essential principals of our communications in our entire life.Since it is such important issues in our own lives as we said above.This course would help students to see this course as a vital,life enriching one help them to enhance thier communication with others. The student may feel filled with a load of all unrelated “hodgepodge” of information,the barrage of ideas,contexts,and theories.this course aims to develop a conceptual understanding of human comminication.So, this couse offer an integrated approach to communication principles and skills. 2
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Introduction to communication course - why do we study this couse ? how do we conduct the course? There are 15 chapters in this subject.we will discuss each of them in class sessions with a greater participation an involvment with you.I sincerely think that it is of most important.what will discuss in chapter wise given below: In chapter one-foundation of human communication-the pentagon model In chapter two- self awarness and why it is important? Expanded discussions of self-concept development. Chapter three-understanding verbal messages-how get across messages?verbal communications, Chapter four- understanding non-verbal messages,discussions of non- verbal codes.. Chapter five-listening and responding Chapter six- adapting to others-diversity and communications 3
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Introduction to communication course - why do we study this couse ? contd… Chapter seven-understanding Interpersonal communication-race and friendship,benefits of social networking Chapter eight-enhancing relationships,types of conflict,tensions… Chapter nine-understanding group and team performance,tips,strategies.. Chapter ten-enhancing group and team performance,leadership,team.. Chapter eleven-developing your presentation Chapter twelve-organizing and outlining your presentation … Chapter thirteen-delivering your presentation Chapter fourteen-speaking to inform Chapter fifteen- speaking to persuade 4
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Introduction to communication course - why do we study this couse ? contd… Before each class session a lecture plan will be given An active class participation will required from students During the course some additional activities we will do.They are consisted of : A - Home work assignements 1-preparation public speech 2-presentaion to be made on a special topic B- examinations 3-short quizes both in written and oral up to 3 … 4- two midterm examination 5- one final examination 5
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Unit 1 Chapter 1 Foundations of Human Communication 6
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Five Principles for a Lifetime 1.Be aware of communication with yourself and others 2.Effectively use and interpret verbal images 3.Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages 4.Listen and respond thoughtfully to others 5.Appropriately adapt messages to others 7
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Why Study Communication? To improve your employability To Improve your relationships To improve your health 8
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc What Corporate Leaders Value 9
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc To Improve Your Employability RankSkills Evaluated 1.Oral communication (speaking) skills 2.Written communication skills 3.Listening ability 4.Enthusiasm 5.Technical support 6.Work experience 7.Appearance 8.Poise 9.Resume 10.Part-time or summer work experience 10 J.L. Winsor, D. Curtis and R.D. Stephens
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc To Improve Your Relationships 11 “At the heart of a good relationship is good communication.” D. Coleman
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc To Improve Your Health Strong social support systems reduce stress Improving communication enhances well- being 12
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communication Involves Making sense Sharing sense Creating meaning Verbal and nonverbal messages Symbols Words, sounds, gestures or visual images 13
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communication Competence Message should: –Be understood –Achieve the communicator’s intended effect –Be ethical 14
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communication Models Communication as action Communication as interaction Communication as transaction Mediated communication 15
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Harold Lasswell’s Communication As Action 1948 Who (sender) Says what (message) In what channel To whom (receiver) With what effect 16
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc A Model of Communication as Action 17
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Key Components 18 Source Receiver Message Encoding Decoding Channel Noise –Psychological –Physical
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question The pathway through which messages pass between source and receiver is the: A.Source B.Channel C.Receiver D.Context 19
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer The pathway through which messages pass between source and receive is the A.Source B.Channel C.Receiver D.Context 20
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc A Model of Communication as Interaction 21
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc A Model of Communication as Transaction 22
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Mediated Communication 23 Anonymity Personal appearance Distance Time –Asynchronous –Synchronous
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question Most contemporary communication scholars agree that the ________model of communication is the most realistic model. A.Linear B.Transactional C.Interactional D.Encoded 24
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer Most contemporary communication scholars agree that the ________model of communication is the most realistic model. A.Linear B.Transactional C.Interactional D.Encoded 25
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communication Characteristics Communication is inescapable Communication is irreversible Communication is complicated Communication emphasizes content and relationships Communication is governed by rules 26
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communication Principles for a Lifetime 27
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Communicating with Others: Three Contexts Interpersonal Communication Group Communication Presentational Communication 28
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Interpersonal Communication Interpersonal Impersonal 29
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Group Communication Small group –At least three people Dyad –Two people interacting Team –Organized to facilitate common goal 30
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Challenge Question A small group requires at least: A.Two members B.Three members C.Four members D.Five members 31
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Answer A small group requires at least: A.Two members B.Three members C.Four members D.Five members 32
Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Presentational Communication Mediated communication Mass communication Organizational communication Health communication 33