1. Fundamentals of Communication
Chapter 1-Introduction to Human Communication

2. The Big Picture

3. Communication Process of Using Messages to Exchange Meaning.
So, why do we study communication?

4. Why Study Communication?
Self Image
Relationships
Life Skills
Civil Obligation
Professional Success

5. Linear Model of Communication
Information Source
Message
Transmitter
Signal
Received Signal
Receiver
Message
Destination
Noise
Source
Sender
Message
Receiver

6. Interactive Communication Model
Model Copyright 1995 by Allyn and Bacon

7. Create Your Own Model
In groups, you will create a new model of communication.
Create a model to represent communication without using the terms we just discussed.
The model needs to include: Sender, Receiver, Message, Channel, Codes, Encoding, Decoding, Noise and Feedback
The group will then present and explain the model to the class

8. Communication Intrapersonal Interpersonal Public Mass
Computer Mediated

9. Important Resources CATA 101 Resource web page www.mmhe.com/pearson3