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Class:	CST 105 - Intro to Communication Studies
Subject:	Communication Studies
University:	University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Term:	Fall 2010

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communication

The process of acting on information

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Human Communication

The process of making sense of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages

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Symbol

A word, sound, gesture or visual image that represents a thought, concept, object, or experience.

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Ethics

The belief, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong.

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Source

The originator of a thought or emotion, who puts it into a code that can be understood by the reciever

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Encoding

The process of translating ideas, feelings, and thoughts into a code.

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Decoding

The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.

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Receiver

The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.

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Message

Written, spoken, and unspoken elements of communication to which people assign meaning.

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Channel

The pathway through which people assign meaning

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Noise

Interference, either literal or psychological, that hinders the accurate encoding of decoding of a message.

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Feedback

The response to a message.

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Context

The physical, historical, and psychological communication environment.

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Mediated Communication

Any communication that is carried out using some channel other than those used in face-to-face communication.

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Asynchronous Communication

Communication in which timing is out of sync; there is a time delay between when you send a message and when it is recieved

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Synchronous Communication

Communication in which messages occur in real time- when you speak or write, someone immediately responds to your message

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Content

The new information, ideas, or suggested actions that a communicator wishes to express; *what is said.

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Relationship Dimension

The aspect of a communication message that offers cues about the emotions, attitudes, and amount of power and control the speaker directs toward others; *how something is said

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Rule

A followable prescription that indicates what behavior is required or preferred and what behavior is prohibited in a specific situation.

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Intrapersonal Communication

Communication that occurs within yourself, including your thoughts and emotions.

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Language

The system of symbols structured by rules that makes it possible for people to understand one another.

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Nonverbal Communication

Communication by means other than written or spoken language that creates meaning for someone.

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Other-Oriented

Being focused on the needs and concerns of others while maintaining one's personal integrity.

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Adapt

To adjust both what is communicated and how a message is communicated; to make choices about how best to formulate a message and respond to others to achieve your communication goals.

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Interpersonal Communication

Communication that occurs simultaneously between two people who attempt to mutually influence each other, usually for the purpose of managing relationships.

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Impersonal Communication

Communication that treats people as objects, or that responds to only to their roles, rather than who they are as a unique person.

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Group

A collection of people who have a common goal, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and influence each other.

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Small Group Communication

The transactive process of creating meaning among three to about fifteen people who share a common purpose, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and exert influence on one another.

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Dyad

Two interacting people.

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Team

A coordinated group of people intentionally organized to work together to achieve a common goal.

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Presentational Communication

Communication that occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people in order to inform, persuade, or entertain them.

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Rhetoric

The process of using symbols to influence or persuade others.

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Mass Communication

Communication accomplished through a mediated message that is sent to many people at the same time.

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Organizational Communication

The study of human communication as it occurs within organizations.

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5 Principles of Communication

1. Aware
2. Verbal
3. Nonverbal
4. Listen and Respond
5. Adapt

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communication	The process of acting on information
Human Communication	The process of making sense of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages
Symbol	A word, sound, gesture or visual image that represents a thought, concept, object, or experience.
Ethics	The belief, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong.

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Source	The originator of a thought or emotion, who puts it into a code that can be understood by the reciever
Encoding	The process of translating ideas, feelings, and thoughts into a code.
Decoding	The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.
Receiver	The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.

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Message	Written, spoken, and unspoken elements of communication to which people assign meaning.
Channel	The pathway through which people assign meaning
Noise	Interference, either literal or psychological, that hinders the accurate encoding of decoding of a message.
Feedback	The response to a message.

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Context	The physical, historical, and psychological communication environment.
Mediated Communication	Any communication that is carried out using some channel other than those used in face-to-face communication.
Asynchronous Communication	Communication in which timing is out of sync; there is a time delay between when you send a message and when it is recieved
Synchronous Communication	Communication in which messages occur in real time- when you speak or write, someone immediately responds to your message

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Content	The new information, ideas, or suggested actions that a communicator wishes to express; *what is said.
Relationship Dimension	The aspect of a communication message that offers cues about the emotions, attitudes, and amount of power and control the speaker directs toward others; *how something is said
Rule	A followable prescription that indicates what behavior is required or preferred and what behavior is prohibited in a specific situation.
Intrapersonal Communication	Communication that occurs within yourself, including your thoughts and emotions.

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Language	The system of symbols structured by rules that makes it possible for people to understand one another.
Nonverbal Communication	Communication by means other than written or spoken language that creates meaning for someone.
Other-Oriented	Being focused on the needs and concerns of others while maintaining one's personal integrity.
Adapt	To adjust both what is communicated and how a message is communicated; to make choices about how best to formulate a message and respond to others to achieve your communication goals.

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Interpersonal Communication	Communication that occurs simultaneously between two people who attempt to mutually influence each other, usually for the purpose of managing relationships.
Impersonal Communication	Communication that treats people as objects, or that responds to only to their roles, rather than who they are as a unique person.
Group	A collection of people who have a common goal, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and influence each other.
Small Group Communication	The transactive process of creating meaning among three to about fifteen people who share a common purpose, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and exert influence on one another.

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Dyad	Two interacting people.
Team	A coordinated group of people intentionally organized to work together to achieve a common goal.
Presentational Communication	Communication that occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people in order to inform, persuade, or entertain them.
Rhetoric	The process of using symbols to influence or persuade others.

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Mass Communication	Communication accomplished through a mediated message that is sent to many people at the same time.
Organizational Communication	The study of human communication as it occurs within organizations.
5 Principles of Communication	1. Aware 2. Verbal 3. Nonverbal 4. Listen and Respond 5. Adapt

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	communication	The process of acting on information
	Human Communication	The process of making sense of the world and sharing that sense with others by creating meaning through verbal and nonverbal messages
	Symbol	A word, sound, gesture or visual image that represents a thought, concept, object, or experience.
	Ethics	The belief, values, and moral principles by which we determine what is right or wrong.
	Source	The originator of a thought or emotion, who puts it into a code that can be understood by the reciever
	Encoding	The process of translating ideas, feelings, and thoughts into a code.
	Decoding	The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.
	Receiver	The person who decodes a message and attempts to make sense of what the source has encoded.
	Message	Written, spoken, and unspoken elements of communication to which people assign meaning.
	Channel	The pathway through which people assign meaning
	Noise	Interference, either literal or psychological, that hinders the accurate encoding of decoding of a message.
	Feedback	The response to a message.
	Context	The physical, historical, and psychological communication environment.
	Mediated Communication	Any communication that is carried out using some channel other than those used in face-to-face communication.
	Asynchronous Communication	Communication in which timing is out of sync; there is a time delay between when you send a message and when it is recieved
	Synchronous Communication	Communication in which messages occur in real time- when you speak or write, someone immediately responds to your message
	Content	The new information, ideas, or suggested actions that a communicator wishes to express; *what is said.
	Relationship Dimension	The aspect of a communication message that offers cues about the emotions, attitudes, and amount of power and control the speaker directs toward others; *how something is said
	Rule	A followable prescription that indicates what behavior is required or preferred and what behavior is prohibited in a specific situation.
	Intrapersonal Communication	Communication that occurs within yourself, including your thoughts and emotions.
	Language	The system of symbols structured by rules that makes it possible for people to understand one another.
	Nonverbal Communication	Communication by means other than written or spoken language that creates meaning for someone.
	Other-Oriented	Being focused on the needs and concerns of others while maintaining one's personal integrity.
	Adapt	To adjust both what is communicated and how a message is communicated; to make choices about how best to formulate a message and respond to others to achieve your communication goals.
	Interpersonal Communication	Communication that occurs simultaneously between two people who attempt to mutually influence each other, usually for the purpose of managing relationships.
	Impersonal Communication	Communication that treats people as objects, or that responds to only to their roles, rather than who they are as a unique person.
	Group	A collection of people who have a common goal, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and influence each other.
	Small Group Communication	The transactive process of creating meaning among three to about fifteen people who share a common purpose, feel a sense of belonging to the group, and exert influence on one another.
	Dyad	Two interacting people.
	Team	A coordinated group of people intentionally organized to work together to achieve a common goal.
	Presentational Communication	Communication that occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people in order to inform, persuade, or entertain them.
	Rhetoric	The process of using symbols to influence or persuade others.
	Mass Communication	Communication accomplished through a mediated message that is sent to many people at the same time.
	Organizational Communication	The study of human communication as it occurs within organizations.
	5 Principles of Communication	1. Aware 2. Verbal 3. Nonverbal 4. Listen and Respond 5. Adapt

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