Communication Competence

Question 1

Variables of communication

Answer 1

people
messages
channels
context
noise

Question 2

Variables of communication: People

Answer 2

• all communication starts with 2 people
• co-sender & co-receiver
• can communicate nonverbally

Question 3

Variables of communication: Messages

Answer 3

• Content on which we talk about

- exchange messages

Question 4

Variables of communication: Channels

Answer 4

• how we transmit the message
• verbal
• nonverbal

Question 5

Variables of communication: Context

Answer 5

• Shaping of meanings

- individuals have a shared/personal history –> they have context

Question 6

Variables of communication: Noise

Answer 6

• the interference of communication
• Physical (literal noise)
• Psychological (anger/stress/worry)

Question 7

Communicative competence

Answer 7

The ability to communicate in a personally effective and socially appropriate manner
-process and performative

Question 8

Performative Competence

Answer 8

• delivering of the message

- surface level

Question 9

Process Competence

Answer 9

• reasoning
• strategy
• OCCURS FIRST OUT OF THE TWO

Question 10

5 things a competent communicator must know

Answer 10

• assign meanings
• set goals
• take on social roles
• present a valued image of themselves
• generate intelligible (clear) messages