1. Why Study Communication?
Foundations of Human Communication

2. But First…. ?
Student Profile Activity…
Who are you?

3. Communication Defined
Human Communication is the process of making sense out of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning.

4. Communication Competence
The message should:
Be understood
Achieve its intended effect
Be ethical

5. Effective Communication-Ethics
Ethics are the beliefs, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong
“The Dalai Lama teaches
an ethical code that, whether or not we believe in the Tibetan Buddhist religion, provides guidance for successful communication.”
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 7)

6. Why Study Communication?
To improve in these areas:
Employability
Relationships
Physical & emotional health

7. Communication Models Human communication as ACTION Source Receiver
Message
Channel
Noise
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 11)

8. Communication Models Human Communication as INTERACTION Feedback
Context
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 13)

9. Communication Models Human Communication as Transaction
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 14)

10. Communication Models Human Communication as TRANSACTION
Simultaneously interactive
Meaning is based on mutual, concurrent sharing of ideas and feelings
This model most accurately describes human communication
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 14)

11. Communication Characteristics
Inescapable
Irreversible
Complicated
Emphasizes content and relationships
Governed by rules
“A Helical Model of Communication
Shows that communication never
Loops back onto itself. It begins at
the bottom and expands infinitely as
the communication partners contribute
their thoughts and experiences to the
exchange.”
(Beebe & Ivy, 2004, p 16)

12. Communication “Principles for a lifetime”
1.) Be aware of Your Communication
2.) Effectively Use and Understand
Verbal Messages
3.) Effectively Use and Understand
Non-Verbal Messages
4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully
5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages

13. 5 Communication Principles to adhere to for a lifetime

14. Communication Principles for a Lifetime
1.) Be aware of Your Communication
with Yourself and Others
Present when communicating
Be aware of communication choices

15. Communication Principles for a Lifetime
2.) Effectively Use and Interpret Verbal
Symbols
Use appropriate symbols
Accurately encode and decode messages

16. Communication Principles for a Lifetime
3.) Effectively Use and Interpret
Non-Verbal Symbols
Primary way we communicate feelings and attitudes
More believable than verbal messages

17. Communication Principles for a Lifetime
4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully to
Others
Listening looks easy
Develop sensitivity to others
Being other-oriented means considering the needs, motives, desires, and goals of others.

18. Communication Principles for a Lifetime
5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages to
Others
Adapt to your listeners
Adapt the structure or organization of what you say
Adapt the general style of your message

19. Communicating with others: Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication occurs when we interact simultaneously with another person and attempt to mutually influence each other.

20. Communicating with others Group & Team Communication
Groups have goals, their members feel they belong to the group, and the group members influence others in the group.
Small group communication
Dyad
teams

21. Communicating with others: Presentation Communication
Presentational communication occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of other people to inform, persuade or entertain.

22. RECAP CHAPTER ONE “Principles for a lifetime”
1.) Be aware of Your Communication
2.) Effectively Use and Understand
Verbal Messages
3.) Effectively Use and Understand
Non-Verbal Messages
4.) Listen and Respond Thoughtfully
5.) Appropriately Adapt Messages

23. What questions do you have?
Homework?
Reading?
Turn in assignment?