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COM115 PRINC of COMM

COM115 CH01 GLOSSARY

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communication the process of generating meaning by sending and receiving verbal and nonverbal symbols that are influenced by multiple contexts.
rhetoric The art of speaking well and persuasively.
Intrapersonal communication communication with oneself using internal vocalization or reflective thinking.
Interpersonal communication the process of exchanging messages between people whose lives mutually influence one another in unique ways in relation to social and cultural norms.
Group communication communication among three or more people interacting to achieve a shared goal.
Public communication a sender-focused form of communication in which one person is typically responsible for conveying information to an audience.
mediated communication Communication in which messages are transmitted to many people through digital media
participants the senders and/or receivers of messages in a communication encounter
message the verbal or nonverbal content being conveyed from the sender to the receiver.
Encoding the process of turning thoughts into communication.
Decoding the process of turning communication into thoughts.
channel a sensory route on which a message travels, to the receiver for decoding.
transmission model of communication describes communication as a linear, one-way process in which a sender intentionally transmits a message to a receiver.
Noise anything that interferes with a message being sent between participants in a communication encounter.
Environmental noise any physical noise present in a communication encounter.
semantic noise the disruption that occurs in the encoding and decoding process when participants do not understand a symbol.
interaction model of communication communication as a process in which participants alternate positions as sender and receiver and generate meaning by sending messages and receiving feedback within physical and psychological contexts.
Feedback messages sent in response to other messages.
Physical context the environmental factors in a communication encounter.
Psychological context the mental and emotional factors in a communication encounter.
transaction model of communication communication as a process in which communicators generate social realities within social, relational, and cultural contexts.
Social context the stated rules or unstated norms that guide communication.
Relational context the previous interpersonal history and type of relationship we have with a person.
Cultural context includes various aspects of identities such as race, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, and ability.
integrative learning encourages students to reflect on how the content they are learning connects to other classes they have taken or are taking, their professional goals, their relationships, and their civic responsibilities.
Civic engagement working to make a difference in our communities by improving the quality of life of community members; raising awareness about social, cultural, or political issues; or participating in a wide variety of political and nonpolitical processes.
Physical needs needs that keep our bodies and minds functioning.
Instrumental needs needs that help us get things done in our day-to-day lives and achieve short- and long-term goals.
compliance-gaining communication communication that’s aimed at getting people to do something or act in a particular way.
Relational needs needs that help us maintain social bonds and interpersonal relationships.
Identity needs our need to present ourselves to others and be thought of in particular and desired ways.
Phatic communion scripted and routine verbal interactions that are intended to establish social bonds rather than actually exchange meaning.
Communication ethics the process of negotiating and reflecting on our actions and communication regarding what we believe to be right and wrong.
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