Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is communication?
A
The flow of information from one person to another
2
Q
Dance’s 3 variations on the definition of communication
A
- Level of observation
- Intentionality
- Normative judgement
3
Q
What is communicative competence?
A
Successful balance between effectiveness and appropriateness
4
Q
What is a theory?
A
Provide and abstract understanding of the communication process
5
Q
What are the 3 types of theories?
A
- Common-sense theory (own experiences)
- Working theory (best techniques to do something)
- Scholarly theory (systematic research)
6
Q
What is the criteria for evaluating a theory?
A
- Accuracy
- Practicality
- Succinctness
- Consistency
- Acuity
