Unit 1 What is Communication Communication The process

Unit 1 - What is Communication? Communication- The process of sending and receiving messages. A. Communication Process. Noise Message words, body language & symbols that convey an idea. Sender Transmits message Receiver intercepts and interprets message Feedback Words, body language & symbols that respond to the sender’s message

B. Types of Communication. Written Communication- that which can be read. Oral or Verbal- that which is spoken Nonverbal- facial expressions and body movements used to express attitudes or moods about a person, situation, or idea. Example- “Thumbs up” sign Symbols- anything that stands for an idea and is used for communication. Example- “peace” sign

* 55% of what people think of you is determined in the first 30 seconds. * It takes 20 additional meetings to undo or change a first impression. Laying the Foundation to be a Good Speaker: Working to be a good person: 1. Intrapersonal Communication- The ability to conduct an inner dialogue with yourself and to assess your thoughts feelings and reactions. 2. Ethics- A person’s sense of right and wrong. 3. Responsible- To be answerable and accountable for your actions and you will get done what you say you will. Example: Unethical: Adolph Hitler, Jim Jones Ethical: MLK, JFK

Communicating Constructively 1. Interpersonal Communication- Takes place anytime messages are transmitted between two or more people. (Speech should motivate, build, and inspire others never belittle, condemn, or deceive your audience) 1. Oratory/Rhetoric- The art or study of public speaking. 2. Orator- A person who delivers oratory and uses words effectively

Caring about the audience: 1. Respect the audience- speakers must show genuine concern for their audience’s feelings and thoughts. 2. Who is the audience? Look at age, gender, background, education, and socioeconomic status. Why is this important? 3. Notice Feedback

Aristotle’s three methods for appealing to an audience: Logos (Logical Appeal) – Brain 1. Organization 2. Analysis 3. Facts Pathos (Emotional Appeal) – Heart 1. Strike a chord 2. Sense of family, justice, patriotism, etc. Ethos (Ethical Appeal) 1. Honesty 2. Sense of right and wrong 3. No compromise approach to values

Building the proper motivation: A. Motivation- Motivation is an inner drive, need, or impulse that causes a person to act. B. Stereotyping- labeling every person in a group based on a preconceived idea as to what that group represents. Example: All blondes are dumb http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=f. S 3 e-n 8 Mj 7 I

Look over the items below and choose the ten you like the most. List them in one column on the left side of your paper. Don’t let anyone see what you write. Pizza Country Music Writing poetry Football Watching TV My. Space/Facebook Online games Reading Reality shows Drawing Taking pictures Guitar Hero Sleeping late Italian food Rap/R&B Singing Running Weightlifting Baseball Tattoos Clothes shopping Shoes Basketball Swimming Sculpting Raider football games Politics MTV Tubing Mexican food Driving Church School Bus trips Metal/Rock Olympics Dancing Oldies music Computers Texting Cooking Sewing Painting Traveling

Unit 1 part 2 Confidence- the feeling you have when you believe in yourself and believe that you have control over a specific situation. A. Foundation- Confidence combined with a solid value structure is the foundation for oral communication B. Outward signs of Confidence. A. Eye Contact B. Body Posture

Stage Fright (Performance Anxiety) – nervousness felt by a speaker or performer in front of an audience. A. Phobia- persistent, irrational fear that causes us to avoid specific situations 1. Social phobia- fear of being evaluated by others 2. topophobia- scientific term for stage fright 3. phonophobia- fear of hearing your own voice B. Who Suffers: 1. Public speaking feared more than dying 2. Everyone in same situation a. before audience b. phone with friend or date c. question in class http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Hn_Bj. Xz. LY 1 k&feature=related

C. Symptoms: (pick at least five) 1. headache 2. upset stomach 3. dry mouth 4. cold hands and feet 5. sweaty palms 6. squeaky voice 7. dizziness 8. fast heart beat 9. urge to hide 10. need to use the bathroom 11. shortness of breath 12. hot face 13. wobbly legs 14. worst for the first 30 seconds

Accurate Perception- how you see things A. Main Support Beam 1. Don’t allow imagination to run wild B. Perception of Audience 1. Perception that they are smarter 2. Perception that they see every mistake 3. They are not hoping that you will fail C. Perception of Speech 1. Should see as your opportunity to share your valuable message with your audience 2. not putting on a show 3. Attitude can affect outcome 4. Your speech is extension of you to be shared, not judged with score cards by your audience.

D. Perception of Self: pick at least three 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Difficult to accept who we are Don’t think you have to be perfect Don’t let 1 mistake = failure See yourself as unique- not different or inadequate Don’t be afraid to be human (failure 101 = discovery) Confidence is built by facing difficulty (not born with it)

Individual Planks of Confidence are: C- Content (have something worthwhile to say) O- Organization (an outline that is easy for you and your audience to follow. ) N- Notes (jot down your ideas in a brief, directed form) F- Friendliness (be congenial. With friendliness an audience will forgive almost all you do wrong. ) I -Impression (getting off to a good start) D- Dedication (practice, practice!) E- Empathy (know how it feels to feel that way- common ground) N- Newness (Originality) C- Conviction (believe in what you say) E- Enthusiasm (get fired up!)