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Communication Theories are Supported by Research Notice how Julia Wood cites her sources throughout Communication in our Lives. She uses the APA, American Psychological Association’s method of citation as most communication scholars doing social scientific research in the field do.

Understanding Citations “Mead (1934)” refers to a work by Mead written in 1934. “(Mead, 1934, p. 10) refers to citing page 10 of Mead’s 1934 work. Full bibliographic citations for all works are found at the end of the text. Use these models as you begin your research into communication.

Personal Values of Communication How we see ourselves reflects the views of us that others communicate. Communication affects our identity and our physical well-being. Healthy interaction with others is important to our physical and mental health.

Communication is a Foundation of Relationships We build connections with others by: Revealing our private identities Listening to learn about others Working out problems Remembering shared history Planning a future Communication creates relationships that last.

What Employers are Looking for in College Graduates: 1. Oral Communication 2. Interpersonal 3. Analytical 4. Teamwork 5. Flexibility 6. Computer 7. Proficiency in Field 8. Written Communication 9. Leadership 10. Work Experience Source: Job Outlook 97, a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, 1996.

Breadth of Communication Intrapersonal Self-Talk Interpersonal Group Public Media and New Technologies Organizational Intercultural Ethics

Communication Skills Affect Professional Success 79% of NYC executives ranked the ability to express ideas well verbally as the most important qualification in hiring and promoting employees. Health care professionals need communication skills. Technical jobs need communication skills to explain technical ideas.

Cultural Values Citizens in a democracy must be able to express ideas and evaluate others’ ideas. Friends need to listen sensitively, express empathy and provide support. Neighbors need social skills to interact pleasantly. Civic and social life depend on listening to a range of perspectives.

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

Features of Communication Communication is a process - it is on going and changing continuously. We communicate through symbols. Anything that abstractly signifies something else can be a symbol. All language, nonverbal behaviors, art, and music are symbols.

In communication symbols are used to Meanings The content level of meaning is the literal message. The relationship level of meaning expresses the relationship between communicators. In communication symbols are used to create meanings.

Linear Model of Communication Information Source Message Transmitter Signal Received Signal Receiver Message Destination Noise Source Sender Message Receiver

Interactive Model of Communication Message Encoder Source Decoder Decoder Receiver Encoder Field of Experience Feedback

Transactional Model Social Systems Noise Communicator A’s Field of Experience Time1 Shared Field of Experience Symbolic Interactions Over Time Noise Time2 Time3 Communicator B’s Field of Experience

The Communication Continuum Impersonal Interpersonal Impersonal Interpersonal It You Thou

Careers in Communication Research Education Training and Consulting Human Relations and Management

Experiencing Communication in our Lives . . . View the following speech and then answer the questions that follow based on material presented in Chapter 1. A manuscript of the speech can be found in your text at the end of Chapter 1.

Wadsworth Thomson: Wood Scenarios

Does Mona’s speech give you a sense of who she is? Did Mona’s introduction catch your attention and give you a road map of what she would cover in her speech? How did Mona create identification between herself and listeners? How did examples add to the speech? How was the quotation from Sasha effective? Did Mona’s conclusion create closure by returning to the theme of her introduction?