Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One A First Look At Communication

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Focus Questions What are the benefits of studying communication? How is communication defined? What communication processes and skills are relevant in all contexts?

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Focus Questions How do different models represent the process of human communication? What careers are open to people with strong backgrounds in communication?

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Relevance of Communication Occurs from moment we arise until we go to bed Days are filled with communication challenges Communication is relevant to every aspect of your life

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Advantages Those who communicate well have a strong advantage in their – Personal life – Social live – Civic life – Professional life

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Introduction to the Course Communication is an intricate mosaic – Basic processes – Skills – Public speaking – Team interaction

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Three Sections Part I – Introduction to Field of Communication – Discussion of Careers Part II – Highlights six processes and skills Part III – Application of processes and skills in context

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Value to You Personal life Personal relationships Professional life Civic life

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Let’s Define Communication Communication is – a systemic process in which people interact with and through symbols to create and interpret meanings.

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Features of Communication Process System – Openness – Homeostasis Symbols Meanings – Content – Relationship

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Linear Model of Communication Linear – Howard Laswell – Shannon & Weaver

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Interactive Model of Communication Wilbur Schramm Builds on linear model – Include feedback

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Transactional Model Captures the dynamism of human communication Portrays communication as changing over time

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Careers in Communication Research Education Non-Profit Mass Communication Training & Consulting Human Relations & Management

Communication Mosaics 6 th Ed. Chapter One Summary First look at human communication Importance of communication Defined communication Looked at three important communication models Career paths for those who study communication