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CHAPTER 1
The Process of Public Communication
and You
Instructor:
Tiffany Hecklinski
Communication
Studies

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The purpose of this chapter is to acquaint
you with the nature, values, and elements
of the public communication process.
What will be covered in this chapter:
1. Public speaking as a unique activity
2. The importance of public
communication
3. The communication process, principles
and levels of communication
4. The characteristics of the successful
public speaker
Purpose
COMM 210- Fundamentals of Public Speaking

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– Many students feel stress when
giving or/listening to a speech
– You will be able to study topics of
personal interest to YOU!
– This will be relevant to your
everyday life.
The study of public speaking as a unique
activity –
why is it unique?

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 We spend more time communicating than
any other waking activity
 Work and personal situations
 Includes speaking and listening
 The balance of freedom of speech with
responsible action
 You will be expected to give opinions based
on facts
 You will be expected to take responsibility
for your own behaviors
 You will be expected to uphold your
freedom of speech with ethical conduct
2. The importance of public communication

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Communication is a continuous, ever-changing,
circular process of interaction
2 examples of communication models
– Dance’s Helical Model :
 “Through a slow process of give and take, their
relationships develop as, little by little, they commit more
of themselves.” (page 8)
– SMCR Model
 Source
 Message
 Channel
 Receiver
 Feedback
 Noise
 Context/Environment
The communication process

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Principles of the Communication Process
 Communication is circular
 Communication is based on our perception
 Communication is irreversible
COMM 210- Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Levels of Communication
 Intrapersonal communication
 Interpersonal communication
 Group communication
 Public communication
 Mass communication

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Characteristics of the Successful Public Speaker
 UCC program requirements
 Expertise on the topic
 A positive self-concept
COMM 210- Fundamentals of Public Speaking