Com Chapter 1 Notes

Communication

Communication

The dynamic contextual process, conscious or unconscious, of using symbols to share meaning with others.

Model

The function of how communication works

Linear Communication

One-way communication that has no feedback. EX: A political leader talking to there people.

Spiral of Silence

the process by which a majority opinion becomes exaggerated because minorities do not feel comfortable speaking out in opposition.

noise

anything that interferes with, distorts, or slows down the transmission of information.

External Noise

physical sounds that interfere with communication. Ex: Traffic or phone static.

Internal noise

thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations that interfere with listening. EX: Tiredness

Semantic noise

distractions aroused by certain symbols that take our attention away from the main message. EX: Someone talking in a language you don't understand

sender and receiver

the person who sends a message to someone who is receives the message.

feedback loop

allows the receiver to communicate with the sender and thereby informs the sender whether the message was received and understood properly

Context

The circumstances, atmosphere, attitudes, and events surrounding a text. Background information that helps us understand the message better.

Social construct

An idea that has been created and accepted by the people in a society

interpersonal communication

direct, face-to-face communication between two or more people

Intarpersonal communication

self talk, thinking thoughts and not outwardly verbalizing them

Dyad

group of two

Rhetoric

The art of using language effectively and persuasively

Gestalt

Processing an organized message that is perceived as more than the sum of its parts. Understanding it in big chunks rather than just in parts.

Dynamics

The ability to interact and react thoughtfully

Logos

Logic, Ideas, content

Pathos

Passion, Emotion, Feelings

Ethos

Ethics, credibility, honesty, trust