speech communication 100 introduction to human communication
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Speech Communication 100
Introduction to Human Communication
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One-Minute Exercises
Introductions
Welcome
What this class is not
Your role in this class
Requirements of the class
Communication Concepts
Communication: the process by which people
exchange
and assign meaning
A Note About Meaning for Words
People engage in linguistic superstitions when they assume words have meaning in themselves
BUT:
Words were created by people
Words have no power except what we are willing to give them
Arbitrariness of Meanings
Could Be Called:
Frogs or rocks
Horses or tulips
But are Called:
Dogs
Trees
Communication Concepts
Communication: the process by which people
exchange
and assign meaning
to messages
Messages
Verbal Cues: use of words
Nonverbal Cues: use of elements beyond words
An example:
I never cheat on my homework.
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of CommunicationOne-Minute Exercises
Introductions
Berlo’s SMCR Model
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model
S M C R
Berlo’s SMCR Model as an Interactional Model
S M C R
Communication as Transaction
Communicator 1 Communicator 2
Communication as Transaction
Sender Receiver
Communication as Transaction
Sender SenderReceiver Receiver
Communication as Transaction
Sender SenderReceiver Receiver
Communication as Transaction
Sender SenderReceiver Receiver
Functions of Communication
The information function
The relationship function
The influence function
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One-Minute ExercisesIntroductions
One Minute Exercises
Confirmation and Disconfirmation
Disconfirmation
The Tangential Response: acknowledgement followed by changing the subject
The Impervious Response: ignoring the other person
The Interrupting Response:
The Irrelevant or Incoherent Response: giving a reaction that is unrelated to the subject
The Impersonal Response: reacting in a seemingly intellectualized form
The Incongruous Response: inconsistent verbal and nonverbal cues
Confirmation and Disconfirmation
ConfirmationTotal Confirmation: indicating total understanding of another
AKA: Direct Acknowledgement
Agreement: agreeing with the other person
Supporting Response: indicating empathy with the other person’s feelings
Asking for clarificationExpression of positive feeling Compliments
AGENDA
WELCOME!
Communication Concepts
Models of Communication
One Minute Exercises
Orienting to Others
Orienting to Others
Interview Another Person:
Basic Information (name, major, vital information)
Unique Information (unique background, accomplishment, or goals)
Prepare a Brief Introduction (between one and two minutes)
Grading
1. This activity is Activity 12. Graded on basis of coverage of materials
and abiding by instructions presented before the presentation is made.
3. Use of notes on one side of one card are permitted
4. Presentations may not be read or memorized (nor may major portions thereof)
5. Failure to abide by item 3 or 4 results in a maximum grade of 60%