Chapter 1:An introduction to human communication

Contemporary Model

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Addition of Individual and Social Forces

THE COMPONENTS OF THE HUMAN COMMUNICATION PROCESS

Participants- Steve & Jan Setting- His apartment Message “I need some space.”

• Encoding-His feelings into words.• Decoding-Her interpretation of the

words Channels-F2F Noise-Loud neighbors, headache Feedback- “I can’t believe you’re

breaking up with me.” Culture-Dating is an individual choice. Societal Forces- What will people think

when I show up at the wedding this weekend without a date?

Individual Forces- I really need to find someone who is more reliable.

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Basic Premise: Messages are created by using symbols.

Symbols can be…

• Words

• Expressions/gestures

• Objects

Family

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

1. Mouse

2. Home

3. Breakfast

4. Success

5. Freedom

Pretend that our class is being held face-to-face and you were meeting your classmates for the first time. As an ice breaker activity, we play a game of Pictionary. Draw a picture of the five words below, as if you were trying to get your classmates to guess these words.

What principles of communication does this demonstrate?

Communication is…• Based on shared

symbols• Changing over time• Culturally bound• Adaptable to different

audiences.• Capable of privileging

some ideas over others

• Can make vague concepts tangible.

Communication Research in Action

Pre-readers, 3-5 recognized McDonald’s, Disney, even Toyota!

McAlister, A. R., & Cornwell, T. (2010). Children's brand symbolism understanding: Links to theory of mind and executive functioning. Psychology & Marketing, 27(3), 203-228.

Final Thoughts…