Fundamentals of Communication

Chapter 1-Introduction to Human Communication

The Big Picture

Communication

Process of Using Messages to Exchange Meaning.

So, why do we study communication?

Why Study Communication?

Self Image Relationships Life Skills Civil Obligation Professional Success

Linear Model of Communication

NoiseSourceNoise

Source

Information Source

MessageTransmitter Signal Received Signal

Receiver Message Destination

Message Receiver Sender

Interactive Communication Model

Model Copyright 1995 by Allyn and Bacon

Create Your Own ModelIn 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

Communication

Intrapersonal Interpersonal Public Mass Computer Mediated

Important Resources

CATA 101 Resource web page

www.mmhe.com/pearson3

www.natcom.org