Fundamentals of Communication Chapter 1-Introduction to Human Communication

The Big Picture

Communication Process of Using Messages to Exchange Meaning. So, why do we study communication?

Why Study Communication? Self Image Relationships Life Skills Civil Obligation Professional Success

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

Interactive Communication Model Model Copyright 1995 by Allyn and Bacon

Create Your Own Model In groups, you will create a new model of communication. Create a model to represent communication without using the terms we just discussed. The model needs to include: Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Codes, Encoding, Decoding, Noise and Feedback The group will then present and explain the model to the class

Communication Intrapersonal Interpersonal Public Mass Computer Mediated

Important Resources CATA 101 Resource web page www.mmhe.com/pearson3 www.natcom.org