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Human Communication
Judy C. Pearson, North Dakota State University
Paul E. Nelson, North Dakota State University
Scott Titsworth, Ohio University, Athens
Lynn Harter, Ohio University, Athens

Introduction to Human Communication

Chapter Objectives


1

State reasons why the study of communication is essential.

2

Define communication.

3

Explain some principles of communication.

4

Name the components of communication.

5

Differentiate among the action, interaction, transaction, and constructivist models.

6

Explain the ways in which intrapersonal, interpersonal, public, and mass communication differ from each other.

7

Define communication competence.

8

Name some of the tenets of the National Communication Association Credo on Ethics.