Definition: Process of understanding and sharing meaning (Pearson & Nelson,2000)
Communication is a dynamic process.
A way to influence the communication process.
Purpose:
1) to understand, perceive, and relate what we already know
2) to exchange thoughts, ideas with others
Through interaction, meaning is discovered, shared, perceived, and understood
Importance of communication:
We carry multiple meaning of word, gesture, ideas, misunderstanding might occur
Way to avoid misunderstanding:
Must establish common ground and the terms used to negotiate meaning
