Why do we communicate?

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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