Source Message Channel Linear Model Receiver Source Message

Source Message Channel Linear Model Receiver

Source Message Channel Feedback Interactional Model Receiver

7 Elements of the Communication Process n n n n Source Message Channel Receiver Feedback Context Noise n n n n Formulates message Information/emotion Means to send Receives, interprets Response Setting Interference

Sender Formulates message n Decides which channel to employ n Can also be called: n – Encoder – Speaker – Writer, editor, reporter

Message n Information and or emotion sender wishes to convey

Channel The means through which sender sends message. n Only two human channels: n – Verbal—using words or language whether written or spoken – Nonverbal—using means other than words or languages

Receiver Receives, interprets and responds to messages n Can also be called: n – Decoder – Audience – Reader, viewer, subscriber

Feedback The response to a message is called feedback. n ? Added the feedback loop in 19? n No response is also a response. n

Context The environment or setting in which a communication event occurs. n Three dimensions: n – Where—physiological – When—temporal – Why—social-psychological

Noise Anything that interferes with the transmission of a message. n Can be any of the 5 senses. n Two basic types: n – External – Internal Physiological n Psychological n

Noise Source Channel Message Context Feedback Model of the Communication Process Receiver

Six Types of Human Communication n n n Intrapersonal Interpersonal n Small Group Public Speaking n Mass Mediated n n One person Two people Three to ? One to many One to one/group