C 1. Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc Introduction to communication course - why...

Copyright © 2010, 2007, 2004 Pearson Education, Inc

Introduction to communication course - why do we study this couse ?

• Communication is essetial for life.The purpose of this subject is to make you understand the fundamental principals of human communication which help to improve our communication quality with others as well as for our own lives.• Most students probably take this course once in their whole carrier.This course will make students to remember the essential principals of our communications in our entire life.Since it is such important issues in our own lives as we said above.This course would help students to see this course as a vital,life enriching one help them to enhance thier communication with others.•The student may feel filled with a load of all unrelated “hodgepodge” of information ,the barrage of ideas,contexts,and theories.this course aims to develop a conceptual understanding of human comminication.So, this couse offer an integrated approach to communication principles and skills.

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• how do we conduct the course?• There are 15 chapters in this subject.we will discuss each of them in class

sessions with a greater participation an involvment with you.I sincerely

think that it is of most important.what will discuss in chapter wise given

below:• In chapter one-foundation of human communication-the pentagon model• In chapter two- self awarness and why it is important? Expanded

discussions of self-concept development.• Chapter three-understanding verbal messages-how get across

messages?verbal communications,• Chapter four- understanding non-verbal messages,discussions of non-

verbal codes..• Chapter five-listening and responding• Chapter six- adapting to others-diversity and communications

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• contd…•Chapter seven-understanding Interpersonal communication-race and

friendship,benefits of social networking•Chapter eight-enhancing relationships,types of conflict,tensions…•Chapter nine-understanding group and team performance,tips ,strategies..•Chapter ten-enhancing group and team performance,leadership,team..•Chapter eleven-developing your presentation•Chapter twelve-organizing and outlining your presentation …•Chapter thirteen-delivering your presentation•Chapter fourteen-speaking to inform•Chapter fifteen- speaking to persuade

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• contd…• Before each class session a lecture plan will be given•An active class participation will required from students

•During the course some additional activities we will do .They are

consisted of :

A - Home work assignements

1-preparation public speech

2-presentaion to be made on a special topic

B- examinations

3-short quizes both in written and oral up to 3 …

4- two midterm examination

5- one final examination5


Unit 1Chapter 1

Foundations of Human Communication

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Five Principles for a Lifetime

1. Be aware of communication with yourself and others

2. Effectively use and interpret verbal images

3. Effectively use and interpret nonverbal messages

4. Listen and respond thoughtfully to others

5. Appropriately adapt messages to others

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Why Study Communication?

• To improve your employability

• To Improve your relationships

• To improve your health

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What Corporate Leaders Value

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To Improve Your Employability

Rank Skills Evaluated

1. Oral communication (speaking) skills

2. Written communication skills

3. Listening ability

4. Enthusiasm

5. Technical support

6. Work experience

7. Appearance

8. Poise

9. Resume

10. Part-time or summer work experience

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J.L. Winsor, D. Curtis and R.D. Stephens


To Improve Your Relationships

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“At the heart of a good relationship is good communication.”

D. Coleman


To Improve Your Health

• Strong social support systems reduce stress

• Improving communication enhances well-being

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Communication Involves• Making sense

• Sharing sense

• Creating meaning

• Verbal and nonverbal messages• Symbols

• Words, sounds, gestures or visual images13


Communication Competence

• Message should:– Be understood– Achieve the communicator’s intended effect– Be ethical

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Communication Models

• Communication as action

• Communication as interaction

• Communication as transaction

• Mediated communication

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Harold Lasswell’s Communication As Action 1948

• Who (sender)

• Says what (message)

• In what channel

• To whom (receiver)

• With what effect

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A Model of Communication as Action

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Key Components

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• Source• Receiver• Message• Encoding• Decoding• Channel• Noise

– Psychological– Physical


Challenge Question

• The pathway through which messages pass between source and receiver is the:A. Source

B. Channel

C. Receiver

D. Context

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Answer

• The pathway through which messages pass between source and receive is theA. Source

B. Channel

C. Receiver

D. Context

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A Model of Communication as Interaction

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A Model of Communication as Transaction

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Mediated Communication

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• Anonymity

• Personal appearance

• Distance

• Time– Asynchronous– Synchronous


Challenge Question

• Most contemporary communication scholars agree that the ________model of communication is the most realistic model.A. Linear

B. Transactional

C. Interactional

D. Encoded

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Answer

• Most contemporary communication scholars agree that the ________model of communication is the most realistic model.A. Linear

B. Transactional

C. Interactional

D. Encoded

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Communication Characteristics• Communication is inescapable

• Communication is irreversible

• Communication is complicated

• Communication emphasizes content and relationships

• Communication is governed by rules26


Communication Principles for a Lifetime

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Communicating with Others: Three Contexts

• Interpersonal Communication

• Group Communication

• Presentational Communication

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Interpersonal Communication

• Interpersonal

• Impersonal

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Group Communication

• Small group– At least three people

• Dyad– Two people interacting

• Team– Organized to facilitate common goal

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Challenge Question

• A small group requires at least:A. Two members

B. Three members

C. Four members

D. Five members

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Answer

• A small group requires at least:A. Two members

B. Three members

C. Four members

D. Five members

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Presentational Communication

• Mediated communication

• Mass communication

• Organizational communication

• Health communication

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