1. What is communication? WEEK ONE

2. Communication “The act or process of using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information or to express your ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc., to someone else” (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, n.d.). *Note – INTRAPERSONAL communication Communication that you have with yourself

3. Symbolic “words, sounds, signs, behaviors” Relationship between symbol and meaning is arbitrary dog koira chien

4. Shared Code Encoding/Decoding is required Agreement is required between just TWO parties Very little “universal” (Perry, 2010)

5. Linked to culture Culture is “shared beliefs, values and practices of a group of people” (O’hair & Wiemann, 2004, p. 3). Cultures and subcultures exist when there is agreement amongst people

6. Intentional Requires attention & conscious effort Giving Information vs. Giving Off Information Tend to see control of as more capable Effective communicators are aware of the impacts of both

7. Mediated A medium is required (sometimes referred to as CHANNEL). A medium is “the vehicle to transport or carry the symbols” (O’hair & Wiemann, 2004, p. 5). The medium and effects the message’s meaning

8. Transactional Sender/receiver roles are required Asynchronous vs. Synchronous communication

9. Transactional model of communication Message Encode Decode Medium Sender Receiver SenderReceiver *Noise, internal & external

10. Types of communication Public Speaking Interpersonal Group Communication

11. Why do we communicate? Self Presentation “working to communicate an image of who we are and how we want to be perceived” (Canary, Cody & Manusov, 2008, p. 12). Relational “working to develop, maintain, or neglect particular relationships” (Canary, Cody & Manusov, 2008, p. 15). Instrumental “trying to get others to do us a favor or provide some kind of resource” (Canary, Cody & Manusov, 2008, p. 16).

12. Sources Canary, D., Cody, M. and Manusov, V. (2008). Interpersonal communication: A goals based approach. Boston, MA: Bedford/St.Martin. Communication (2013). In Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved October 20, 2013, from http://www.merriam- webster.com/dictionary/communication. O’Hair, D, and M. Wiemann (2006). The essential guide to interpersonal communication. Boston, MA: Bedford/ St.Martin. Perry, G. (2010, Sept 2). Week #8: Universal facial expression. [web log]. Retrieved from http://52- infographics.blogspot.com/2010/09/week-8-universal- facial-expression.html.