Why we communicate
Define Com
More Symbols
Fun Class Things
Syllabus
100

1st reason we communicate (think babies cry)

Physical Needs

100

Communication definition from Emily's slide show

communication is the management of messages for the purpose of creating meaning

100

Properties of symbols

Abstract, Arbitrary, Ambiguous

100

What are the team names

Chihuahua, Fox and Giraffe

100

The TA's office

AH 206B

200

2nd reason we communicate (think peers, family)

Relational Needs

200

Two things symbols in communication use

Purpose and Goal Oriented

200

Abstract is

Meaning lies in the mind of the beholder

200

The TA has how many pets

3

200

The book provided for this class

Communication Matters, 4th ed

300

3rd reason we communicate (think who you are)

Identity Needs

300

Kenneth Burke says this about communication as symbolic

man is the symbol using, symbol making, symbol misusing animal

300

Arbitrary is

we can make anything mean whatever we want it to mean

300

Who's looking forward to spring break

The answer should be everyone

300

First speech coming up

Intro Speeches

400

4th reason we communicate, (think religion)

Spiritual Needs

400

Definition of symbolic

meaning transcends the physical properties of the thing

400

Ambiguous is 

the same symbol has many different meanings to different people in different context

400

How many students are in this class

13

400

Total points for large lecture and section

685

500

The thing we communicate

Message

500

Symbol of MSU

Maverick

500

Name one arbitrary symbol Emily uses in her powerpoint

McDonalds, Starbucks or Apple

500

Will this class have a pizza party one day

Yes

500

Speech worth the most points

Advocacy speech, 125 

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