1. University of Northern IA
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Marilyn Shaw
University of Northern IA
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2. Chapter 1 Connecting Process and Principles
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3. How do you define communication?
The simultaneous sharing and creating of meaning through human symbolic interaction.
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Communication competence page 5.
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4. Why Do People Study Communication?
Career development
Ethical behavior
Ethics
Plagiarism
Cultural diversity
Technological demands
Successful living
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5. Principles of Communication
Communication is a process
Communication is a system
Communication is transactional
Communication can be intentional or unintentional
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6. Essential Components of Communication
Source/
Sender
Message
Interference/
Noise
Channel
Receiver
Feedback
Environment
Context
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7. Types of Communication
Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Dyadic communication
Interviews
Small group
Public Communication
Mass Communication
Communication via Social Media
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8. What are some misconceptions and myths about Communication?
Activity: Myth Role Play
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9. Myth 1: Communication is a Cure-All
Role one: A driver going 55 MPH in a 30 MPH Zone.
Role two: A police officer
Scenario: A driver has just been pulled over for speeding by a police officer. The driver attempts to talk his/her way out of the speeding ticket.

10. Myth #2: Quantity means Quality
Role One: A New England Patriots Fan
Role Two: A Denver Broncos fan
Scenario: Two football fans are debating which football team is better; neither is willing to change their view.

11. Myth #3: Meaning is in the Words We Use
Role One: A young woman on a first date
Role Two: A young man on a first date
Two people on a date have a misunderstanding based on a different definition of the same word.

12. Myth 4: We Have a Natural Ability to Communicate
Role one: a debater
Role two: a debater
Scenario: To debaters are debating the resolution: “Every human being has a natural ability to communicate.”

13. Myth 5: Communication is Reversible
Role one: A parent
Role two: A child
Scenario: A parent and his/her child are having a disagreement. In a moment of anger, the parent or child says something they later regret saying.

14. Questions?

15. Chapter 1
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