COM 101: Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

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COM 101 Introduction to Interpersonal
Communication

• Instructor Iva Thelen
• Spring 2006
• Lecture 2-Chapter 1

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Overview

• Lecture
• Activity

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Needs

• Physical
• Safety
• Belonging
• Self-Esteem
• Self-Actualization

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Diversity

• Understanding
• Respect
• You will learn about
• Experiences
• Values
• Customs
• Lifestyles

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Models

• Linear one-way
• Interactive feedback
• Transactional noise, time and experience

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Complex Definition

• Interpersonal Communications can be defined as
• A selective, systemic, unique, and ongoing
  process of transaction between people who reflect
  and build personal knowledge of one another and
  create shared meanings.

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Simple Definition

• Interpersonal Communications can also be defined
  as
• A distinct type of interaction between people.

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Principles

• We cannot NOT communicate
• Communication is irreversible
• Interpersonal communication involves ethical
  choices
• Meanings are constructed in Interpersonal
  Communication
• Metacommunication affects meaning
• Interpersonal communication develops and sustains
  relationships
• Interpersonal communication is not a panacea
• Interpersonal communication effectiveness can be
  learned

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Competence Guidelines

• Develop a range of skills
• Adapt communication appropriately
• Engage in Dual Perspective
• Monitor your communication
• Commit to effective and ethical interpersonal
  communication

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