Fundamentals of
Communication
Chapter 1-Introduction to
Human Communication
The Big Picture
Communication
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Process of Using Messages to
Exchange Meaning.
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So, why do we study communication?
Why Study Communication?
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Self Image
Relationships
Life Skills
Civil Obligation
Professional Success
Linear Model of Communication
Information
Source
Message
Transmitter
Signal
Received
Signal
Receiver
Noise
Source
Sender
Message
Receiver
Message
Destination
Interactive Communication Model
Model Copyright 1995 by Allyn and Bacon
Create Your Own Model
In groups, you will create a new model of
communication.
Create a model to represent communication without
using the terms we just discussed.
The model needs to include: Sender, Receiver,
Message, Channel, Codes, Encoding, Decoding,
Noise and Feedback
The group will then present and explain the model
to the class
Communication
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Intrapersonal
Interpersonal
Public
Mass
Computer Mediated
Important Resources
CATA 101 Resource web page
www.mmhe.com/pearson3
www.natcom.org