1. Communication In Our Lives, Fifth Edition by Julia T. Woods Chapter 1 The World of Communication

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

3. Features of Communication  Process  ongoing and always in motion  Systemic  occurs in a system of interrelated parts that affect one another  Symbols  abstract, arbitrary, and ambiguous representations of other things

4. Features (cont’d)  Meanings  content level of meaning  relationship level of meaning

5. Values of Communication  Personal  Relationship  Professional  Cultural

6. Personal Values  We gain personal identity as we communicate with others  Communication directly influences our physical and emotional well-being

7. Relationship Values  We build connections with others by:  disclosing our private identities  listening to learn about them  working out problems  remembering shared history  planning a future

8. Professional Values Thomas, J. (1999). Do you hear what I hear? Women in Business, 51, 1-14.  Communication skills are closely linked to professional success  “In professional life, the costs of poor communication are great. Executives in large companies report that 14% of each work week is wasted because of poor communication” (Thomas, 1999).

9. Cultural Values  To be effective citizens in a democracy, we must be able to express and evaluate ideas  Effective participation in social life requires good communication skills

10. Models of Communication  Linear  Interactive  Transactional

11. Linear Models

12. Interactive Model

13. Transactional Model

14. Breadth of the Field  Intrapersonal Communication  Interpersonal Communication  Group Communication

15. Breadth of the Field (cont’d)  Organizational Communication  Mass and Social Media  Public Communication  Intercultural Communication

16. Unifying Themes  Symbolic Activities  Meaning  Critical Thinking  Ethics and Communication

17.  Research  Education  Media Production, Analysis, and Criticism  Training and Consulting  Human Relations and Management Careers in Communication

18. Websites  National Communication Association National Communication Association National Communication Association  American Communication Journal American Communication Journal American Communication Journal  CengageNow CengageNow  Careers in Communication Careers in Communication Careers in Communication  List compiled by Olivet College Career Dev.  Looking for a Job: www.monster.com www.monster.com

19. More Websites  O*NET OnLine O*NET OnLine O*NET OnLine  Developed by the U.S. Department of Labor  This site provides information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations

20. Video PLAY VIDEO Speech of Self-Introduction by Mona Bradsher