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Unit 1: The Person Chapters 1-2
Chapter 1: What is Communication?
Communication: the process of sending and receiving messages, and it occurs whenever we express ourselves that is clearly understood.
Types of Communication1. Written Communication (Ex: A letter)
2. Verbal Communication (Oral): (Ex: Conversation)
3. Nonverbal Communication (Ex: Nodding of the head ‘yes’ or ‘no’)
4. Symbols
Common Symbols
Companies have spent millions of dollars in their logo design because they know it’s a quick and easy form of communication.
http://www.logoquiz.net/
The Communication Process
Communication BarriersWhat communication barriers do we create?
In what ways do we miscommunicate with
other people?
Communication Barriers
● Attitudinal (“I don’t like what we’re talking about.”)
● Social (“This person is not one of my friends.”)
● Educational (I’m far too smart to listen to any of this stuff!”)
● Cultural (This person’s heritage is nothing like mine.”)
● Environmental (“I’m too hot in this room to even think!” or “There is
too much noise to concentrate!”)
Receiver can:
● ASK questions; make requests
● LEARN more about issues and people
● RELATE to the background and experiences of those speaking
Sender can:
● THINK before you speak
● ARTICULATE your words
● WATCH the receiver of your words
Ways to Improve Communication
Why do you think certain people have so much fear over public speaking, while others have
none at all?
How can having a fear or anxiety affect the communication cycle?
Chapter 2: Laying the Proper Foundation
Vocabulary: Intrapersonal Communication: Inner dialogue conducted with oneself to assess one’s thoughts feelings and reactions
Interpersonal Communication: Communication that takes place any time messages are transmitted between two or more people
Oratory (rhetoric): The art or study of public speaking
Aristotle
3 Major Methods for Appealing to an Audience Logical Appeal (logos): facts to support evidence
Ethical Appeal (ethos): appeal to ethics; you understand right vs. wrong
Emotional Appeal (pathos): using emotion or “strike a chord”
Logical Appeal“It’s only
logical that I would buy
this so I can be
organized.”
Ethical Appeal“How dare you pick that baby
up without washing your hands! That’s just wrong!”
Perception of Yourself and OthersMichael T. Motely, writing for Psychology Today, stated:
“Studies on how well an audience perceives anxiety should comfort nervous speakers. Researchers have found that most report noticing little
or no anxiety in a speaker. Even when individuals are trained to detect anxiety cues and are instructed to look for them, there is little correlation
between their evaluations and how anxious speakers actually felt.”
What that this mean?
Your audience will ignore or forgive any type of mistake or awkwardness if audience members feel that you are genuinely interested in them and that you are genuinely trying to share with
them.
Building Confidence 1. See yourself as an individual and unique rather that being different or inadequate.
2. Don’t fear being human. It’s ok if you mess up.
3. Get rid of negative “self-talk”
4. Remember that you will gain confidence every time that you face adversity and come out on top
Stage Fright ● upset stomach
● flushed face
● shortness of breath
● excessive perspiration
● wibbly wobbly legs
Planks of Confidence1. Content 7. Empathy2. Organization 8. Newness3. Notes 9. Conviction4. Friendliness 10. Enthusiasm 5. Impression6. Dedication
C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.C.E
Remember . . . We worry too much about what other people think. It doesn’t matter what others
think about you. It only matters what you think
about yourself.
Quick Speeches1. Find a partner and put your desks
facing each other.
2. You will be giving 45 second speeches to your partner based
on a specific topic
Partner #1: Opening a Gift on Christmas Day
Partner # 2:Your Favorite Vacation
Partner # 1: Best Halloween Costume
Person # 2 - “If I had a million dollars . . . “
Person # 1 - “The worst sport in the world is . . .
Person # 2 - “My dream car . . .”
Introductory Speech 1. Speak about what makes you “you”2. 3-5 minutes in length3. Must include a PowerPoint (lots of
pictures with very little words)
4. Make sure the audience has a good understanding of who you are.
What Makes You “You”? Make a web listing everything that makes you
“you”
Don’t rush through it! Spend some time really thinking about who you are.
You will turn this in, after you give your Introductory Speech
