1st reason we communicate (think babies cry)
Physical Needs
Communication definition from Emily's slide show
communication is the management of messages for the purpose of creating meaning
Properties of symbols
Abstract, Arbitrary, Ambiguous
What are the team names
Chihuahua, Fox and Giraffe
The TA's office
AH 206B
2nd reason we communicate (think peers, family)
Relational Needs
Two things symbols in communication use
Purpose and Goal Oriented
Abstract is
Meaning lies in the mind of the beholder
The TA has how many pets
3
The book provided for this class
Communication Matters, 4th ed
3rd reason we communicate (think who you are)
Identity Needs
Kenneth Burke says this about communication as symbolic
man is the symbol using, symbol making, symbol misusing animal
Arbitrary is
we can make anything mean whatever we want it to mean
Who's looking forward to spring break
The answer should be everyone
First speech coming up
Intro Speeches
4th reason we communicate, (think religion)
Spiritual Needs
Definition of symbolic
meaning transcends the physical properties of the thing
Ambiguous is
the same symbol has many different meanings to different people in different context
How many students are in this class
13
Total points for large lecture and section
685
The thing we communicate
Message
Symbol of MSU
Maverick
Name one arbitrary symbol Emily uses in her powerpoint
McDonalds, Starbucks or Apple
Will this class have a pizza party one day
Yes
Speech worth the most points
Advocacy speech, 125