Fundamentals of Communication and Public Speaking

These flashcards focus on key vocabulary and concepts related to communication and public speaking from the lecture notes.

Elements of Communication

The essential components that influence the communication process, including message, context, source-receiver, channel, noise, and effect.

Communication Models

Visual representations of processes that help to understand the complexities of communication, including the Aristotelian Model and Shannon-Weaver Model.

Encoding

The process of converting ideas into messages for communication.

Decoding

The process of interpreting a received message based on previously agreed definitions.

Feedback

The information gained from observing others' nonverbal behavior and their reactions to a speaker's message.

Public Communication

Communication between a speaker and an audience that requires greater planning and preparation.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication between two or more people where their lives mutually influence one another.

Noise

Any interference that disrupts message transmission or reception, including physical, physiological, psychological, and semantic noise.

Johari Window

A model illustrating self-awareness and personal development, depicting different areas of self-knowledge: open, hidden, blind, and unknown.

Ethos

Credibility or ethical appeal in rhetoric, relating to the character of the speaker.

Pathos

Emotional appeal in rhetoric, relating to the audience's feelings and values.

Logos

Logical appeal in rhetoric, concerning the reasoning and content of the argument.

Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM)

A theory about how attitudes are formed and changed through persuasion, highlighting central and peripheral routes.

Social Judgement Theory (SJT)

A theory explaining how individuals' prior attitudes affect their judgment and response to persuasive messages.

Cognitive Effects

Changes in thinking or knowledge as a result of communication.

Affective Effects

Changes in attitudes, values, beliefs, and emotions triggered by communication.

Behavioral Effects

Changes in behavior that result from communication.

Public Speaking Apprehension

Fear or anxiety experienced when anticipating or engaging in public speaking.

Self-Concept

A stable set of perceptions one holds about oneself, influencing self-esteem and behaviors.

Kapwa

A Filipino concept emphasizing the interconnectedness of self and others, underpinning interpersonal relations.

Symbolic Interactional Model

A communication model focusing on the interactions and meanings generated through symbols in communication.