Ch 1 Introduction to Public Speaking

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Unit I Elements of Communication and Listening
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Elements of Communication
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Definitions
Message a persons verbal and/or nonverbal
communication which meaning is given.
Meaning the substance of messages.
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Definitions
Verbal Messages spoken words.
Non-Verbal Messages facial expressions,
gestures, posture, eye contact, appearance, and
written word. Nonverbal Practice!
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Definitions
Vocal Messages sounds and the inflection in what
we say. Inflection Example Mom make me some
dinner. Inflection Practice 1. Give me a
pencil. 2. Come here.
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A Model of Communication Between Two Individuals
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Definitions
Encoding the process of transforming ideas and
feelings into verbal, nonverbal, and/or vocal
messages.
Decoding the process of transforming messages
back into ideas and feelings.
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Definitions Cont.
Feedback verbal, nonverbal, and/or vocal
responses to messages.
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Definitions Cont.

• Channel how the message travels.
• Five Senses
• Sight
• Hear
• Touch
• Taste
• Smell
• Give Examples!

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Sending Channel
Sending Channel
Encoder
Decoder
Meaning
Meaning
Decoder
Encoder
Feedback Channel
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Definitions Cont.
Context the setting.
Noise any distraction in the communication
process. (Audible or Silent)
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Give Examples

• Audible Noise
• Silent Noise

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Table Discussion Questions
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• Table Discussion Questions
• Describe the difference between meaning and
  message.
• What function/role does the context of a
  communication process play in the overall
  message?
• How can noise affect the meaning of a message?

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Listening
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Barriers to Listening

• External Barriers any disruption outside the
  speaker and listener.
• Ex. Phone ringing, others interrupting.
• Listener Barriers any disruption caused by the
  receiver.
• Ex. Stomach rumbling, daydreaming.
• Speaker Barriers any disruption caused by the
  sender.
• Ex. Heavy accent, distracting gestures.

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Sending Channel
Context
Context
Sending Channel
Noise
Encoder
Decoder
Meaning
Meaning
Decoder
Encoder
Noise
Feedback Channel
Context
Context
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Table Discussion Questions
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• Table Discussion Questions
• Provide two alternative words (synonyms) for
  barriers to listening.
• Why is listening important?
• Give two different examples of an external
  barrier.
• Give two different examples of a listener
  barrier.
• Give two different examples of a speaker barrier.
• How would you apply what you learned about
  communication to develop better personal
  communication skills?

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