Communication Studies COMM 1310 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Messenger, Interpersonal Communication, Intercultural Competence
12 Jun 2016
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Communications study guide chapters 1-6: be able to recall and explain the three criteria that are used to assess someone"s communication competence, be understood as the communicator intended it to be understood a. i. Primary goal of any communication transaction is to develop common understanding from both the sender"s and receiver"s perspectives a. i. 1. Meanings are fragile and message can be misunderstood: achieve the communicator"s intended effect b. i. To achieve a goal or to accomplish something b. i. 1. Small groups: to solve problems and make decisions b. i. 3. Interpersonal relationships: build trust, develop intimacy, enjoy someone"s company: be ethical c. i. People judge you by your behavior, not your intent. d. Irreversible: cannot take back the message as it is already out there. Communication continues to shaped by events, experiences, and thoughts of the communication partners: complicated: communication is complicated due to the number of variables and unknown factors involved when people interact. Understanding each other is challenging: emphasizes content and relationships f. i.
