Communication in Everyday Life: A Survey of Communication
Fourth Edition
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, you will be able to:
- Identify several ways in which communication is “symbolic.”
- Demonstrate different ways in which verbal communication is given meaning.
- Explain the relational context that clarifies verbal communication.
- Explain the cultural context that clarifies verbal communication.
- Define the concept of “frames” for verbal communication.
- Demonstrate more fully (than from Chapter 1) how verbal communication can be presentational and representational.
- Define and be able to list several functions of verbal communication.