1. *the sending and receiving of information to achieve understanding *the social process by which people in a specific context construct meaning using symbolic behavior Chapter 1-Lesson 1 What is communication?

3. 1. Communication is human. *4 channels of communication reading, writing, speaking, listening speaking & listening=speech communication

4. 2. Communication is a social process of constructing meaning. *The interpretation of words depends on life experiences, values, feelings at the time.

5. 3. Communication is contextual. *It is influenced by the time and place of the communication. *Speech communication is unique because it allows for face to face contact and immediate feedback.

6. 4. Communication is symbolic. *It relies on verbal symbols. (words, languages) *It relies on non verbal symbols.

7. Chapter 1-Lesson 2 What are some types of communication? 1. intrapersonal communication- communication within oneself (your little voice) 2. interpersonal communication- communication between people as individuals

8. communication between 2 people (dyad=2) dyadic/one to one-communication

9. 3 or more people communicating with a common purpose *to answer a question *to make a decision *to solve a problem small group-

10. 1 or more senders communicating with a large group of receivers (an audience that is physically present) ie: play, pastor/priest & congregation, public speaking, lawyer, teacher public-

11. 1 or more senders communicating with an unlimited number of receivers who are not physically present -through media (radio, TV, newspaper, etc.) mass-

12. to inform to persuade to express feelings to express imagination to perform social rituals Chapter 1-Lesson 3 Reasons to communicate

13. Chapter 1-Lesson 4 What are some misconceptions of communication? 1. Communication is always valuable. -cruel (making fun of people, insults) -unethical (lying, cheating, breaking promises) -inappropriate (gossip, talking in class/church) -unwise (saying too much, sharing info that could hurt you later)

14. 2. Communication is the solution to all problems. ie: wars, divorce, making people like you 3. More communication is always better. ie: nagging, arguing, “making a mountain out of a molehill”

15. 4. Meanings are determined by words alone. Words can mean more than 1 thing. Words carry emotional and/or cultural associations. (connotation) Word meanings can be affected by non verbal behaviors. (sarcasm)

16. 5. Communication is simple. difficulties speaking (physiological, psychological) difficulties finding the right words for the situation ie: asking someone out, sharing emotions (love, sorrow)