SPCH 1311: Introduction to Speech Communication SPCH 1311: Introduction to Speech Communication Lumen Learning Support CONTENTS Defining Communication Study ...................................................................................................1 • The Foundations of Communication Overview.................................................................................................. 1 • Defining Communication Study ......................................................................................................................... 3 • Defining Communication.................................................................................................................................... 4 • Elements of the Communication Process.......................................................................................................... 7 • Models of Communication ............................................................................................................................... 12 • The Foundations of Communication Summary ............................................................................................... 14 • Defining Communication Study Guide............................................................................................................. 15 • The Foundations of Communication References ............................................................................................ 17 • Glossary and References ................................................................................................................................ 18 • Assignment: Speech of Introduction ................................................................................................................ 20 • Learning Styles................................................................................................................................................ 21 • Defining Communication Self-Check ............................................................................................................... 21 • Discussion: Introductions and Learning Styles ................................................................................................ 21 • Developing Your Personal Communication Skills............................................................................................ 22 Audience Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 25 • Approaches to Audience Analysis ................................................................................................................... 25 • Categories of Audience Analysis ..................................................................................................................... 30 Intrapersonal Communication and Self .....................................................................................37 • Explore Intrapersonal Communication and Self-Concept................................................................................ 37 • Identity Needs.................................................................................................................................................. 38 • Perceiving and Presenting............................................................................................................................... 38 • Self-Concept .................................................................................................................................................... 39 • Self-Esteem ..................................................................................................................................................... 40 • Influences on Self-Perception.......................................................................................................................... 43 • Self-Presentation ............................................................................................................................................. 47 • Perception Exercises ....................................................................................................................................... 49 • Intrapersonal Communication.......................................................................................................................... 50 • Attitudes, Beliefs, and Values .......................................................................................................................... 51 • Intrapersonal Communication and Self Study Guide....................................................................................... 52 • Resource: Personality Tests............................................................................................................................ 54 • Intrapersonal Communication Self-Check ....................................................................................................... 55 • Personality Assessment .................................................................................................................................. 55 • Video: Measuring Personality .......................................................................................................................... 60 Communication and Perception ................................................................................................61 • Understanding the Formation of Perception .................................................................................................... 61 • Communication and Perception....................................................................................................................... 62 • Perception Process.......................................................................................................................................... 62 • Organizing Information .................................................................................................................................... 65 • Interpreting Information.................................................................................................................................... 67 • Communication and Perception Exercises ...................................................................................................... 69 • Perceiving Others ............................................................................................................................................ 70 • Attribution......................................................................................................................................................... 70 • Impressions and Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 72 • Culture, Personality, and Perception ............................................................................................................... 74 • Perceiving Others Exercises............................................................................................................................ 78 • Perception Study Guide................................................................................................................................... 79 • Activity: Dimensions of Self ............................................................................................................................. 81 • Perception Self-Check ..................................................................................................................................... 82 Verbal Communication .............................................................................................................. 83 • Verbal Communication Overview .................................................................................................................... 83 • Defining Verbal Communication ...................................................................................................................... 84 • Spoken Versus Written Communication .......................................................................................................... 88 • Functions of Verbal Communication................................................................................................................ 91 • Constructing Clear and Vivid Messages.......................................................................................................... 93 • Using Stylized Language................................................................................................................................. 96 • The Importance of Ethical and Accurate Language......................................................................................... 98 • Avoiding Language Pitfalls ............................................................................................................................ 103 • Verbal Communication Summary .................................................................................................................. 107 • Verbal Communication References ............................................................................................................... 108 • Communication Challenge: Explaining .......................................................................................................... 109 • Concluding Activities...................................................................................................................................... 112