Lecture One - Human Communication PDF

Lecture one Dr. Asmaa kandil  The Items in “lecture one” Definition of “Communication” Forms of “Human Communication” Principles of “ Human Communication” “Lasswell’s Communication Model”  Definition of “Communication” Is the Process of exchanging the information and ideas from on...

Lecture one Dr. Asmaa kandil  The Items in “lecture one” Definition of “Communication” Forms of “Human Communication” Principles of “ Human Communication” “Lasswell’s Communication Model”  Definition of “Communication” Is the Process of exchanging the information and ideas from one person to another; it involves a sender transmitting an idea, information, or feeling to a receiver. Functions of communication: Communication performs the functions of providing information, education, entertainment, and persuasion. In addition, the functions of communication also include evaluation, direction, influencing, and orientation.  Forms of “Human Communication” Intrapersonal Communication: Interpersonal Communication: Interviewing: Small Group Communication Organizational Communication: Public Speaking: Computer-Mediated Communication: Mass Communication:  “Intrapersonal communication” “Kind of communication that happen with your self”. Through “Intrapersonal Communication” you talk with, learn about, and judge yourself. Advantages of Disadvantages of “Intrapersonal “Intrapersonal communication” communication” Self -Awareness Over Thinking Self- Management Misconceptions Self -Confidence Incorrect Decisions  “Interpersonal communication” It’s Type of Communication that happen between two or a few persons. It’s communication that happen between or among intimates or those involved in close relationships like friends, family, and coworkers. These relationships are interdependent, meaning that the actions of one person have some impact on the other person. Sometimes interpersonal communication is pleasant, but sometimes it erupts into conflict. “Interpersonal communication”  “Intrapersonal “Interpersonal communication” communication” ❑ Requires only one person ❑ Requires two or more persons ❑ Takes a form of thinking and ❑ Takes a form of exchanging ideas analysis ❑ Doesn’t require Media ❑ May require media ❑ Invisible ❑ Visible  “Interviewing” “Interviewing” is communication that proceeds by question and answer. Through interviewing you learn about others and what they know; you counsel or get counseling from others. Today much interviewing (especially initial interviews) takes place through e-mail and (video) phone conferencing.  “Small group communication” It’s type of communication that happen among members of groups of about five to ten people. “Small group communication” serves both relationship needs such as those for companionship, affection, or support and task needs such as balancing the family budget, electing a new chairperson, or designing a new advertising campaign. Through “Small group communication” you interact with others, solve problems, develop new ideas, and share knowledge and experiences.  “Organizational communication” “Organizational communication” is type of communication that takes place among members of the organization. Examples of organizational communication: Conferencing with colleagues, working in teams, talking with a supervisor, or giving employees directions.  “Public speaking” Public speaking, also termed public communication or presentational speaking, is communication between a speaker and an audience. Audiences range in size from several people to hundreds, thousands, and even millions. Through public communication, others inform and persuade you. And you, in turn, inform and persuade others—to act, to buy, or to think in a particular way.  “Computer-mediated communication” Computer-mediated communication (CMC) is a general term that includes all forms of communication between people that take place through any computer program or application or platform. - Examples of “Computer-mediated communication”: E-mail, blogging, instant messaging, tweeting, Facebook groups, or chatting on social network sites. All of these computer mediated forms, like their face-to-face counterparts, are used both socially and in the world of business. “Computer-mediated communication” “Computer-mediated communication” Some CMC (such as e-mail or blogging) is asynchronous ( (‫غير متزامن‬, meaning that it does not take place in real time. You may send your message today, but the receiver may not read it for a week and may take another week to respond. Other forms of CMC (such as tweeting, chatting on social network sites, interactive websites, and instant messaging) are often synchronous (‫—)متزامنة‬they occur at the same time and are similar to phone communication.  Personal Characteristic in “Computer-mediated communication” ❑ “Personal characteristics” are hidden. ❑ Anonymity is easy. ❑ You can’t be interrupted. ❑ Impressions are based on text messages, or photos and videos, Symbols, Emotions.  “Mass communication” “Mass communication” is type of communication that happen from one source to many receivers, who may be scattered throughout the world. “Mass communication” takes place via at least the following media outlets: newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, and video.  Principles of “Human Communication” ❖1- Human Communication” is “Purposeful”: You communicate for a certain purpose; some motivation leads you to communicate. When you speak or write, you’re trying to send some messages and trying to accomplish some goal. Five general purposes seem relatively common to most if not all forms of communication: to learn: to acquire knowledge of others, the world, and yourself to relate: to form relationships with others, to interact with others as individuals to help: to assist others by listening, offering solutions. to influence: to strengthen or change the attitudes or behaviors of others. to play: to enjoy the experience of the moment. 2- There are Relationship between elements in “Human Communication” For example, there can be no source without a receiver. There can be no message without a source. Because of this interdependency, a change in any one element of the process produces changes in the other elements. Principles of “Human Communication” 3- “Human Communication” involve content and Relationship Dimensions, because we communicate with others in small or large communities. 4- “Communication Is Ambiguous” : Ambiguous messages are messages with more than one potential meaning. So Communicators must use clear and specific terms, and simplify complex words in order to reach their goal. 5-Communication is influenced by a multitude of factors. - For example, the way you act in a communication situation will naturally depend on the following: - Your history, past experiences, attitudes, beliefs,future expectations, emotions.  Lasswell’s communication model Lasswell’s communication model was developed by communication theorist Harold D. Lasswell in 1948. Lasswell’s model of communication known as: ❑ One way model of communication. ❑ It is regarded as one the most influential communication models.  Lasswell’s communication model Lasswell’s communication model has 5 components which is used as an analysis tool for evaluating the communication process and components.  Lasswell’s Model Components Meaning ❑ Who ❑ The Communication or Sender or Source of Message ❑ Say What ❑ The Content of the Message ❑ In Which Channel ❑ The Medium or Media ❑ To Whom ❑ The Receiver of the Message or an Audience ❑ With What Effect ❑ The Feedback of the Receiver to the Sender