COMM 1302 Chapter 1: Comm CH1

• School: University of Houston
• Department: Communication
• Course: COMM 1302
• Professor: Haun Martha

Document Summary

Definitions: source- encoder or person that sends message, receiver- decoder or person that receivers that message, channel- means by which the message is transmitted. Takes place in an environment broader comm situation where context takes place: theory- body of statements that present a clear, rounded, and systematic point of view. One cause may be discontinued if another seems plausible: system- set of parts or objects that are structured and interrelated, forming unique whole in an environment and its set apart by a boundary . Two types of boundaries in a system: open (exchange w/ environment) and closed (no exchange: wholeness- greater sum of indi parts. All members of system must work together to fix problem: interdependence- member of a system affects other members. 4 steps: goal parameters, control center, feedback, and corrective action capability. Message can be either verbal(words) or nonverbal (sounds and gestures) Comm process takes place in 3 ways: linear- one source speaks to many receivers//