Chapter 1

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1. Communication Model. The following website provides a detailed view of the linear (communication as action), interactional, and transactional models of communication. On the right side of the graphic, there is a “Next” button to move you from one model to the next. You can follow the path of a message as it moves through the transaction.
2. Social Construction. Visiting this site will afford you an opportunity to learn more about social constructs, such as gender and social class.
3. Symbols This website provides a visual complement to the textbook’s discussion of symbols and the arbitrary nature of symbols.