what is communication
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Why Get a Degree in Communications?
By Jamie, Mehreen, Max, and Edward
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What Is A Communication Degree According to olivetcollege.edu “ The field of
communications focuses on how people use
messages to generate meaning within: Various contexts
Cultures
Channels
Media
Also promotes the effective and ethical practice of
human communication”.
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Communication Skills
Create Persuasive & Creative
Communication
Oral & Written
Communication
Evaluate Information &
Sources
Gather Information & Data
Presentation Skills
Critical Thinking Skills
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Communication Skills contd.
Masters the skill of presenting yourself in many
situations Social Gatherings
Friends and Family
Formal Parties
Boss and colleagues
Clients and prospective employers
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Communication Facts
Estimated that 75%
of a persons
day is spent
communicating in
some way
As a college student
69 % of our time is
spent speaking and
listening.
17% is spent on
reading
14% is spent on
writing
Therefore a
communications degree
could enhance all of your
everyday skills
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Human Communication Human Communication
is the field dedicated to
understand how people
communicate: With themselves
Another person
Within groups
Within organizations
Across Cultures
http://images.clipartof.com/small/25053-Clipart-Illustration-Of-Two-Professional-Businessmen-Shaking-Hands-On-Top-Of-A-Green-Globe-Other-Business-People-Circling-The-Planet.jpg
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Human Communication Studies- Directions
Business
Advertising
Government
Communication Science
Salisbury University, 2008, Possible Job Titles, para.1-6
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Media Studies
Media Studies is
concerned with the
impact of media on
contemporary
society
Using research,
teaching, public
events, and
outreachhttp://www.bizbash.com/content/editorial/StoryPhoto/big/e16754image8.jpg
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Areas of Media Studies and Production
Audiovisual &
Multimedia
Film & Photography
Magazines
Radio & Audio
Television & Video
Newspaper & News
Service Salisbury University, 2008, Possible Job Titles, para.2-14Blogspot.com, 2009, Welcome to media studies, para. 1 (picture)
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Public Relations- Definition
1. The actions of a corporation, store, government,
individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between
itself and the public, the community, employees,
customers, etc.
2. The art, technique, or profession of promoting
such goodwill.
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/public+relations
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Areas of Public Relations
• Financial public relations
• Product public relations
•Crisis public relations
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The Art of Persuasion
Persuasion: Speakers attempt to persuade
audiences to accept their superior position.
Learning the art of communication can be used
to influence large audiences, friends/family.
Persuasion in Interpersonal Communication
Communication theory has proven the validity of
persuasion learned through communication
courses (Foster & Foster, 2003)
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Job Characteristics
According to the Department of Labor, the most important
qualities for high job performance are:
Listening
Speaking
Creative Thinking
Decision Making
Reasoning
Honesty
*All of these skills can be perfected as a Communication Studies
scholar
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Typical Work Activities
Editing
Creating Artwork
Teaching
Explaining
Selecting & Training
Researching
Managing
Scheduling
Informing/Organizing
http://www.salisbury.edu/careerservices/Students/ChoosingMajorsPage/CommunicationArt.html#WorkActivities
As a communication scholar skills are developed that put you ahead in your working field.
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Federal Jobs There are a number of Communications
Positions in the Federal Field available in the Metropolitan Area.
Full-time and Permanent (FTP) Positions Include:
› Telecommunications -6,023
› Public Affairs Specialist -4,749
› Visual Information -1,704
› Writing and Editing -1,299
› Audio Visual Production -1,111
These positions can pay up to $90,698 per year.http://www.makingthedifference.org/federalcareers/communications.shtml
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According to elearners.com
Base Pay for PR Specialist is
$44,472
College Instructor of
Communications
$42,289
Advertising account executive
$65,817
Director of Communications
$127,802
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Works Cited