Communication in Everyday Life
Second Edition
Activities
Chapter 1
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- 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.
- Social Construction. Visiting this site will afford you an opportunity to learn more about social constructs, such as gender and social class.
- Symbols This website provides a visual complement to the textbook’s discussion of symbols and the arbitrary nature of symbols.