Introduction to Communication
Instructor: Sergio Chaparro
Chapter 3
Summer 2003
Communication—A basic life process
Communication Process in Animals and Humans
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Open systems—animals and humans require also information.
Communication Modes
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Visual Messages
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Tactile Messages
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Olfactory and Gustatory messages: chemical messages.
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Auditory messages: stridulation.
Basic Functions of Communication
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Courtship and mating
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Reproduction
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Parent-Offspring and Socialization
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Navigation
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Self-Defense
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Territoriality: territory, personal space, and transitory territories.
Beyond the S-----M-----R= E perspective
Here communication is perceived as a process that helps adapting humans and animals to their environment. We can translate this to multiple situations in everyday life.
Let’s see for instance our behavior and communication patterns. Imagine for a moment all the factors involved in for instance coming to class today. Think about communicative situations in which you were involved today. What happened? How many of them were related to adapting to your own environment?