Communication can be understood by examining the context in which communication takes place and by reviewing some of the theories that govern how communication works within each context.

Part A - Communication Contexts

Directions: Define each communication context.

A. Intrapersonal:

B. Interpersonal:

C. Group:

D. Organizational:

E. Public:

F. Mass:

G. Intercultural:

Part B - Communication Contexts and Their Related Theories

Directions: Place the appropriate letter of each context above next to its related theory. Then write a brief explanation of each theory.

Theories

1. ____ Cognitive Dissonance -

2. ____ Face-Negotiation Theory -

3. ____ Groupthink -

4. ____ Communication Privacy Management -

5. ____ Organizational Information Theory -

6. ____ Spiral of Silence -

7. ____ Rhetoric/Dramatism/Narrative Paradigm -