New version page

FSU SPC 3210 - Chapter One: Thinking About Communication

Upgrade to remove ads

This preview shows page 1-2-3-4-5 out of 14 pages.

Save
View Full Document
Premium Document
Do you want full access? Go Premium and unlock all 14 pages.
Access to all documents
Download any document
Ad free experience
Premium Document
Do you want full access? Go Premium and unlock all 14 pages.
Access to all documents
Download any document
Ad free experience
Premium Document
Do you want full access? Go Premium and unlock all 14 pages.
Access to all documents
Download any document
Ad free experience
Premium Document
Do you want full access? Go Premium and unlock all 14 pages.
Access to all documents
Download any document
Ad free experience
Premium Document
Do you want full access? Go Premium and unlock all 14 pages.
Access to all documents
Download any document
Ad free experience

Upgrade to remove ads
Unformatted text preview:

Chapter One: Thinking About CommunicationCommunication: a social process in which individuals employ symbols to establish and interpret meaning in their environment - Communication is always changing and always evolving- Socially: There are no definite beginnings or endings- Meaning is createdConcrete Symbols: objects, things you can see, touch- Ex. Cup, chairAbstract: things we know exist but are not concrete- ex. Love, hate, harmonyOriginal communications model is linear: sender receiverTransactional understanding of communication: - Sender  receiver - Nonverbal and verbal components- Message- Channel – all of the senses and technology- Noise – things that interfere with the messageo Semantic: words ex. Another language, connotations with another meaning (i.e. abortion, fuck)o Physical: ex. Fire alarm goes offo Physiological: ex. Nauseas, broken ankleo Psychological: thoughts inhibiting communication- Feedback: responses to communication- Field of experience: everything you have gone through affects how you receive the message……the process now becomes more circularPowloauto Group study at Stanford: intention does not have to be in place to create communication of some sortTransaction of Comm.:- There are no definite beginnings and endings- Communication is continuous and simultaneous- All communicators play rolesEven when you are not there you are communicating.Ethics: create a framework in which to make decisions about ethical behaviorsNational Comm. Association’s Principles of Ethical Comm:-Advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty and reason-Endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective and tolerance of dissent-Understand and respect other communicators-Promote access to communication resources and opportunities-Communication climates of caring and mutual understanding-Condemn communication that degrades-Committed to courageous expression of convictions-Advocate sharing info, opinions, and feelings while respecting privacy and confidentiality-Accept responsibility for short and long term consequences of our own communicationWhy do we study theory?- Fosters critical thinking skills- Aids in understand the scope of research- Helps us understand life experiences - Essential to becoming aware of who we are and how we function in the worldChapter Two: Thinking About the Field (Tradition and Context)Robert Craig believed separating the study of theory into different traditions would help us understand the complex nature of theory developmentRhetorical Tradition: focuses on most types of public speaking or public address and their roles in society- Include any elements that relate to language and the audience- Ex. studying the speeches of George Bush in 1988 political campaign- Ex. Persuasion in public address- Ex. The effects of emotions on audiencesSemiotic Tradition: deals with the study of signs and their role in society as the primary focus of meaning creation- Common language is created and shared among people- CMM is operating from the semiotic tradition- How words change as people using them change- Ex. Dork  penis changed meaning -Multiple meanings of words and how they come aboutPhenomenological Tradition: looks at a message or communicative situation from a personal perspective- Works to eliminate biases- Ex. How people from different backgrounds interpret message- Ex. How gender impacts communicative style- Ex. Taking a type of music and having two types of people listen to it…recording their interpretationsCybernetic Tradition: communication as an information science- Information flow- How information is relayed through various channels- How noise interferes with message understanding/processing- Ex. How technical ability influences communication in computer-mediated situations- Ex. People in the 70’s using Match.com vs. people in their 20’s using the same siteSocio-Psychological Tradition: seeks to understand the causes of behavior as a result of some aspect of comm.- Focuses mainly on the underlying relationships between variables that exist and how those variables differ depending on the individual sitation- Ex. Trying to understand how people are affected in certain situationso “You made the football team, well your dad was the captain.”- Ex. How message construction influences recall of message- Ex. How entertainment choices influences moodSocio-Cultural Tradition: how existing shared culture and social structures which are already in place influence communication- Advocate for the co-creation of social reality to encourage individual points of view- Breaking through the established patterns of comm. to highlight individual experience in the comm. process- Ex. Studying the development of “cliques” in schools- Ex. How FSU orientation leaders influence a sense of spirit among the new freshman studentsCritical Tradition: focuses on the current social order in society and how it negatively impacts society- Seeks to expose the underlying beliefs and values within a society that impact decision-making and actions- Looks at everything as “power”- Challenges what is perceived as “negative balances of power”- Finding the underlying beliefs that impact decision making- Ex. how consolidation of media ownership impacts entertainment choices- Ex. Finding examples in everyday life that are anti-feminist…he vs. she…and challenging themContexts: the environment in which some type of communication takes place and is limited by-The number of people involved-Space between those people-Type of feedback available-Channels of commination that exist within the environmentTYPES OF CONTEXTSIntRApersonal: communication with oneself- How we make sense of ourselves and our actions- When we think, day dream, ponder in our mindsIntERpersonal: communication with another person (usually face to face, doesn’t have to be)- How we form and maintain relationships with other- Our interactions/communication and how we talk to other peopleSmall Group: communication with more than one person (usually 3-12, 5-7 is optimal)- How a small group forms and functions- How they make decisions, come up with ideasOrganizational: communication in and among a larger, often extended environment- How and organization functions as an entity and the variety of relationships and types of communication that occurs- Looks at small groups as an entity and one large groupPublic/Rhetorical: communication to a large group or audience- Usually involves speechmaking or


View Full Document
Download Chapter One: Thinking About Communication
Our administrator received your request to download this document. We will send you the file to your email shortly.
Loading Unlocking...
Login

Join to view Chapter One: Thinking About Communication and access 3M+ class-specific study document.

or
We will never post anything without your permission.
Don't have an account?
Sign Up

Join to view Chapter One: Thinking About Communication 2 2 and access 3M+ class-specific study document.

or

By creating an account you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms Of Use

Already a member?