1. Why do we communicate?

2. Why do we communicate
Communication- the use of signs, symbols, and behaviors in order to transfer information and create meaning
Mass communication-communication to a large audience, transferred by media

3. Needs Needs Examples Physical Relational Identity Spiritual
Instrumental
Physical-
Relational-
Identity-
Spiritual-
Instrumental-

4. The Communication Process
Model-explains the process
action model
interaction model
transaction model
source
encoding
message
channel
Receiver
decoding
noise

5. Point Taken Context-the environment in which communication takes place
Physical context-
Psychological context-
Chanel-rich-
Channel- lean-
What are symbols?
Explicit rules?
Implicit rules?

6. Communication Myths Everyone is a communication expert
Solves any problem
Can break down
The more the better

7. The 5 types of Communication
Intrapersonal- with self
Interpersonal- two people
Small group-3-20people
Public- 20-or more
Mass Communication- large audiences that are sent through the media

8. Are you a Competent Communicator?
See page 24 in your textbook