Basic Communication Concepts From Speech Communication to Communication

Basic Communication Concepts From Speech Communication to Communication Studies

Defining Communication The process of creating (yes!) or sharing meaning in informal conversation, group interaction, or public speaking. [By definition, our academic discipline focuses on messages. ]

The Linear (Berlo) Model Source Message Channel Receiver

The Interactive Model Source Message Channel Feedback Receiver

The Transactional Model

Communication Principles Communication Has Purpose Communication is Continuous (? ) Communication messages vary in conscious thought Communication is relational Communication is guided by culture All com. has ethical implications

Communication Functions To meet social needs To enhance and maintain ourselves To develop relationships To exchange information To influence others

Communication is symbolic The difference between signs and symbols Language as a symbolic system Is there such a thing as “body language? ” More later on the topics of verbal and nonverbal communication

Communication is multidimensional Cultural Social Psychological

Ye Olde Primordial Slime Talk

Ye Olde Primordial Slime Talk Who were the earliest speech teachers?

Ye Olde Primordial Slime Talk Who were the earliest speech teachers? Who was the most influential speech teacher? What did he write?

Ye Olde Primordial Slime Talk Who were the earliest speech teachers? Who was the most influential speech teacher? What did he write? What about the guy with the rocks?

Ye Olde Primordial Slime Talk Who were the earliest speech teachers? Who was the most influential speech teacher? What did he write? What about the guy with the rocks? Could anyone (even a scoundrel) be a great speaker?

Speaking of Aristotle… His divisions of ethos, logos & pathos Credibility is composed of Trustworthiness, or character Authoritativeness, or competence Charisma, or dynamism

The “canons” of rhetoric Invention Disposition Style Delivery Memory

Kenneth Burke The “dramatistic pentad” (forget this one) The concept of Identification (remember this one…) Speaker with audience Audience with topic