DYADIC COMMUNICATION

Is a process of sending messages between two participants who play the role of sender/speaker , or receiver/listener
interchangeably.

3 kinds of Dyadic Communication

1. Conversation

2. Dialog

3. Interview

Conversation

Is an informal dyadic face – to –face communication using verbal and nonverbal symbols.

Elements of Conversation

1. It involves two active participants who alternately function as sender and receiver of the message.

2. The flow of communication is either one way or two ways, depending on the purpose.

3. It has no specific or definite topic or purpose.

4. The participants have a previous encounter (ex. Shared history); they are not total strangers.

5. The encounter is spontaneous or unplanned.

6. The reception and the evaluation of the feedback are immediate.

Guidelines for a Good Conversation

1. Awareness of Others

a. Observe the one-minute rule.

b. Seek topics of mutual interest.

c. Listen to what the other person has to say.

d. Ask questions.

2. Awareness of Self

a. Be tactful and courteous.

b. Express sincere complete compliments.

c. Do not step on somebody’s toes.

d. Do not argue.

Dialog

Dialog is another form of dyadic communication involving two active participants, or two groups interacting
alternately in a face- to- face encounter as sender and/ or receiver of the message.

Characteristics of a Dialog

1. A dialog is purposive and planned, not spontaneous , like the conversation.

2. It has definite agenda or topic to discuss

3. It is more intimate and self- revealing than a conversation because there is a problem to solve.

4. The topic is organized, and the sequence of speakers is orderly.

1. Identify the problem

2. Analyze the problem

3. Generate creative solutions

4. Select the best solution

5. Take action

Interview

Is a dyadic communication involving, two parties- the interviewer and the interviewee- for the purpose of
gathering information.

Guidelines in Conducting an Interview

• THE INTERVIEWER

A skilful interviewer plans his interview carefully and takes into consideration

The following:

 The interview should have a definite purpose

 THE INTERVIEWEE

The interviewee should, likewise, prepare for the interview if he wants to contribute substantially to the success
of the interview.

1. He should know the purpose of the interview, except in cases where the purpose is obvious, as in interviews
related to jobs, scholarships, or loans.

2. He should know the scope and limitations of the interview, the kinds of information he is expected to give.

3. He should be open-minded, cooperative, helpful, and friendly.

As an interviewee, know the topic and scope of the interview and its purpose. Prepare answers for possible
interview questions

SMALL-GROUP COMMUNICATION

As an interaction of five or more people who work together to achieve their common goal.

The qualities as small-group communication

1. Members ( at least 5 to 15 members)

2. Goal

3. Interaction

4. Interdependence

5. Working
Barker and Grant identify several categories of Groups

1. According to purpose

a. Primary or Psyche group- gives support to its members. (family, social, political, religious, academic
groups, neighbor)

b. Discussion-group –functions as a clearing house where members are required to speak out for the
enlightenment of the members in finding to a solution.

Elements of Discussion-Group

 Face –to- face encounter

2. According Participation

A. Public-open discussion – group

-- an audience is present to listen and at times to participate in the proceedings

(ex. Panel, lecture, and symposium

B. Private or closed discussion –group

-- is one in which no audience listens or participates in the proceedings.(ex, Executive council or cabinet
meeting, problem-solving meeting.)

3. According to Seating Arrangement

 Group communication to be effective must take place in a good environment, and this starts with the seating
arrangement.
 Seating arrangements are either formal or informal depending on the nature of the meeting.

4. According to communication patterns

• In general ,interpersonal communication can be one – way or two- way

a. One-way communication pattern occurs when the sender of the message transmits information in the form of
directives and expects no response, no further discussion, or feedback.

b. Two-way communication –involves the sharing of information between two- or more parties in an interactive
exchange idea.

Types of Small- Discussion Group

• 1. Panel discussion

• 2. Symposium

• 3. Lecture Panel

• 4. Round-Table Discussion

• 5. Brainstorming

• 6. The Buzz session

• 7. meeting

• 8. Committee
PUBLIC AND MEDIATED COMMUNICATION

Public Communication

 Is a process of exchanging messages among individuals engaged in a public dialogue to deliver a

3 Components of Public Communication

1. Audience

2. Occasion

3. Purpose

Mediated Communication

 Is any communicative interaction using technology as the primary channel. Messages pass through a
channel outside the sender and receiver.

2 forms of Mediated Communication

1. Mass Communication

2. Computer –Mediated Communication

Kinds of Mass Media

1. Newspaper

2. Television

3. News Magazines

4. Internet

Computer- Mediated Communication

 On the other hand, is a person –to –person interaction using networked computer channels.

May either be,

a. Synchronous communication- allows participants to interact in real or present time, simultaneously as

b. Asynchronous communication– has delays in interaction, and each participant takes his turn being sender and
receiver. (ex. Bulliten boards, blogs and virtual words are all asynchronous.)