Speech Communication 100 Adler – Chapter 1Human Communication: What & Why- Introduce Main points of Chapter 1o Definition of Communicationo Types of Communicationo Function of Communicationo Communication Modelso Communication Competence- Have students provide their own personal definitions of Communication- Write key words on board and discuss - Provide students with the Adler definition of Communication focus on:o Comm. Is Humano Comm. Is a Processo Comm. Is Symbolic- Quick explanation of symbolism- Go over types of Communicationo Intrapersonal – comm.. with selfo Interpersonal – comm. with other(s), focus of this classo Dyadic – 2 personso Small Group – 3 or more persons, talk times should be equal, but is not always in this setting.o Public – 1perso speaking to manyo Mass – Think TV, radio, magazines- Functions of Communication – We need communication in order to live a healthy life, draw similarities from the need for sun. - Reference Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.o Physical – keeps you healthyo Identity – communication shapes our identityo Social – we have a need to be included.o Practical – jobs, employers rate communication as #1 skill they want employees to possess.- 2 main Models of Communicationo Explain and draw the Linear Model of communication on the board.o Explain the one-way direction, and some of the missing elements.o Explain and draw the Transactional Model of communication on the boardo Explain the different elements of each model Communicator A Communicator B Message(s) Channel Encoding Decoding Feedback Environment A Environment B Noise- Communication Competenceo There is not one ideal way to communicate, many factors affect the most effective way to communicate Situation Culture Who the participants of the communication situation are- Characteristics of competent communicators Ask students what constitutes a “competent” communicator Write student answers on the board Go over common themes Go over major characteristics - Ability to change behavior in different situations (Flexibility)- Effective Flexibility- Empathy- Cognitive complexity – Ability to look at a situation from many different angles- Self-monitor/awareness- Level of commitment – the more committed the more competent the communicator will be.- Misconceptions / Final Thoughtso Meanings rest in people not in wordso Communication is not simpleo Communication requires effort and hard work at
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