JOUR 1210 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Mass Communication, Intrapersonal Communication, Mass Media
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Levels of communication: conventional media is no longer necessary, communication comes in many forms: music, paintings, photographs, dance, written words, or. Social media engages in every level of communication spoken words: communication is a pyramid. Intrapersonal communication: most basic level of communication, how we think and assign meaning to all messages an events that surround our lives, no feedback, most common form of communication. Second level from the bottom of the pyramid: conversation with a friend or a hug, opportunities for feedback. Group communication: top of the pyramid, often has a leader and is more public, can provide feedback. Society wide communication: national broadcasts and newspapers, diverse audience. A mix of levels: the institutions that make up the media and how they function and affect out society, who owns and controls the media business, the media themselves, including books, magazines, newspaper, radio, recorded music, movies,
