Lesson 1 - Nature, Elements, and Process of Communication

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What is communication

A human practice

the process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings between individuals or groups through various channels, such as spoken or written language, body language, gestures, and visual representations.

communication

latin word ___ “commoness” and _____ meaning “to share”

communis, communicare

Nature of communication

Dynamic

It is an ongoing process that evolves as the interaction progresses, influenced by feedback and context.

dynamic

Communication involves at least two participants—the sender and the receiver—who actively engage in exchanging messages

interactive

occurs within a specific environment or situation that influences how messages are interpreted, including cultural, social, and physical contexts.

contextual

Even silence or non-verbal cues are forms of communication, indicating that communication is always happening, whether intentional or not.

continuous

Once a message is communicated, it cannot be taken back, as it has already been received and processed by the other party

irreversable

It involves multiple elements, including verbal and non-verbal cues, emotions, and the interplay of messages and meanings

complex

Communication is goal-oriented, whether to inform, persuade, express emotions, or build relationships.

purposive

elements of communication

Sender

the individual who initiates the communication process by formulating and transmitting a message. The sender's intention is to convey information, ideas, or emotions to the receiver.

sender

core content of the communication, consisting of the information, ideas, or emotions that the sender intends to share with the receiver

message

individual or group who receives and interprets the message. The effectiveness of communication relies heavily on the receiver's ability to comprehend and interpret the message accurately.

receiver

refers to the means by which the message is conveyed from the sender to the receiver. Different channels include face-to-face interactions, phone conversations, and written correspondence.

channel

essential component of the communication process, as it enables the sender to gauge the receiver's understanding and response to the message.

feedback

known as a situation, setting, or environment. It consists of different aspects.

context

refers to any interference, disruption, or barrier that hinders the smooth transmission and reception of a message between the sender and receiver.

noise

types of noise

semantic noise

FACTORS AFFECTING COMMUNICATION

context

the specific circumstances surrounding the communication process. It includes the physical setting, the relationship between the sender and receiver, and any cultural or social factors that may influence the communication.

context

communication refers to any distractions that disrupt the smooth transmission and reception of the message.

noise

Cultural and linguistic differences can significantly influence how messages are perceived and understood. Different cultures may have unique communication norms, gestures, or customs that affect the interpretation of messages

culture and language

steps in the process

encoding

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