Project 1 – Focus Questions
Chapter 1,
What is “noise” and how does it interfere with communication?
Be able to give examples of linear, interactive and transactional models of communication.
What is “feedback” and how does it aid communication?
What is the difference between interpersonal communication and intrapersonal communication?
How does culture affect the way in which various cultures communicate?
Chapter 5
What are communication rules? Give examples of each. what is loaded language and who may use it?
What is dual perspective? When and how would you use it? Be prepared to give an example.
What is the difference between “you” language and “I” language?
Which is more responsible and why?
Chapter 6
What is nonverbal communication? What percentage of communication of meaning is attributed to nonverbal?
What are the nine types of nonverbal communication?
Be able to give the type and an example of each.
How are verbal and nonverbal communication similar?
How are the two forms of communication different?
How can you improve your nonverbal communication?
Chapter 1
Levels of meaning
Content
Relationship
Critical thinking
Feedback
Communication
Interpersonal
Intrapersonal
Noise
Process
Symbol
Systemic
Chapter 5
Abstract
Ambiguous
Arbitrary
Dual perspective
Hypothetical thought
Loaded language
Punctuation
Rules
Constitutive
Regulative
Chapter 6
Nonverbal
Communication
Artifacts
Chronemics
Environmental factors
Haptics
Kinesics
Paralanguage
Physical appearance
Prosemics
Silence
Responsiveness