1. Notes: Chapter 1 (Yes, you will be tested over this PowerPoint). 
Speech 204/ Speech 205
Notes: Chapter 1
(Yes, you will be tested over this PowerPoint). 

2. Bell-Ringer You need a writing utensil and notebook/paper today!
Write down what you think the definition of “communication” is.
Share responses with the class.

3. What is communication?
The process of sending and receiving messages to share meanings
Involves 2 or more people
Share ideas, feelings, and attitudes (IFA)
May be spoken (oral) or written

4. Communication as process
Process = moves forward from a beginning point
Speakers and listeners interact over a period of time, working to understand each other
Later interactions build on information communicated in previous interactions

5. Messages are… “The way meaning is conveyed”
Essential to communication process – cannot communicate without a message
May be verbal – written or spoken
May be nonverbal – expressed without words

6. Whose responsibility is it to communicate well?
Shared between speaker and listener
Each is involved continuously (sorry, no down time)
Send and receive messages simultaneously (at the same time)

7. Meanings
Communication is possible because of common meanings for words and nonverbal signals
Meaning = interpretation

8. What problem with meaning arises in the following scenario?
After winning the second meet at 10:00 A.M., I heard that the track meet final for the district was at 2:00. The meet was actually at noon, and I had to forfeit because I had left for lunch. The director had said “In two” and I thought he said “At two.”

9. Meanings “Can you get my spare out of the boot?”
“Can I go use the bubbler?” the student asked the teacher.

10. Meaning in context
Meaning is affected by context – the situation in which the message occurs (8).
We communicate differently depending on where we are and who is with us.

11. How does your communication change in these settings?
At the dinner table with your family?
At the park with your friends?
On the internet?
In text messages?
At a religious service?
At school?

12. REMEMBER Definition of communication involves three main ideas
Speaking and listening happen at the same time
Speakers and listeners must be aware of both verbal and nonverbal messages
Effective communication occurs when the speakers and listeners share common meanings

13. 5 areas that require highly developed communication skills
Family
Many difficulties stem from poor listening habits
Friendship
School
Work
Citizenship

14. 4 types of communication
Interpersonal
One-on-one communication
A conversation
Group
Communicating as part of a group
All members are part of conversation

15. 4 Types of Communication (continued)
Public
Speaking to an audience
One person communicates verbally – others communicate non-verbally
4. Interpretive Communication
Bring literature to life for audience
Performance

16. Questions and Activities!!!

17. Think about it Why is communication considered a process?
Why are common meanings important in communication?
In what ways can good communication skills help you in your job, in your family, in your community, and at school?
Describe the four communication situations and provide and example of each

18. Try it out
Small groups – Think of a situation in which people have problems communicating. Then, we’ll role play in class. Discuss these characters after the role-playing and explain how they could have communicated better.
Example: A tired parent and a spoiled child misbehave in a supermarket / A student refuses to get in front of the class and speak

19. Try it out
Provide your own meanings and definitions for the following words…
Happiness, war, education, honesty, stepmother, brother, rich, breakfast, popular, extreme, swag
Similarities and differences between meanings?
What happens to communication if your meanings are not the same?