technological convergence
the way that technological systems are changing to perform similar tasks
decoding
the process of assigning meaning to the idea or thought in a code
channel
the means by which a message moves from the source to the receiver of the message
dyadic communication
two-person communication
feedback
the receiver's verbal and nonverbal response to the source's message
intrapersonal communication
the process of using messages to generate meaning within the self
nonverbal codes
all symbols that are not words, including bodily movements, use of space and time, clothing and adornments, and sounds other than words
message
the verbal or nonverbal form of the idea, thought, or feeling that one person (the source) wishes to communicate to another person or group of people (the receivers)
mass communication
the process of using messages to generate meanings in a mediated system, between a source and a large number of unseen receivers
encoding
the process of translating an idea or thought into code
interpersonal communication
the process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening
small-group communication
the process of using messages to generate meaning in a small group of people
communication competence
the ability to effectively exchange meaning through a common system of symbols, signs, or behavior
source
a message initiator
communication
the process of using messages to generate meaning
meaning
the understand of the message
media convergence
the way that broadcasting, publishing, and digital communication are congregating
process
an activity, exchange, or set of behaviors that occurs over time
ethics
a set of moral principles or values
public communication
the process of using messages to generate meanings in a situation in which a single source transmits a message to a number of receivers
context
a set of circumstances or a situation
metaphors
a means to understanding and experiencing one thing in terms of another
code
a systematic arrangement of symbols used to create meanings in the mind of another person
noise
any interference in the encoding and decoding process that reduces message clarity
verbal codes
symbols and their grammatical arrangement, such as languages
dialogue
the act of taking part in a conversation, discussion, or negotiation
receiver
a message target