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What is COMMUNICATION?

Communication is a process of sharing and conveying messages or information from


one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media and cultures (McCornack,
2014).
The root of the word “communication” in Latin is communicare, which means to
share, or to make common. Communication is defined as the process of understanding and
sharing meaning. (Pearson and Nelson, 2000).

NATURE OF COMMUNICATION
The Nature of Communication according to (Sipacio and Balgos, 2016) are as follows:
 Communication is a process.
 Communication occurs between two or more people.
 Communication can be expressed through words, actions, or both at the same time.

On the other hand, (Bautista and Ibanez, 2017) stated that the Nature of Communication are:
 Communication is systemic.
 Communication is irreversible.
 Communication is proactive.
 Communication is symbolic.
 Meaning in communication is individually construed

COMMUNICATION IS SYSTEMIC

Communication happens within various systems. System is an organization


interdependent elements or component parts that form a complex whole and achieve certain
purpose. In the same way, Society is comprised of systems. Each system has its own patterns
of communication, language and vocabulary use, and rules that depend on elements such as
the behavior and shared experiences of its members.
A change in any part or element of a system affects the system of communication as
a whole. And because each unique individual is a part of a system, we could say that no to
systems are exactly alike.

EXAMPLE:
In a family reunion, Mark overheard his aunt utter the statement, “we’ll talk later,”
to her son. She said this in a firm but gentle manner, though in the presence of other guest.
Mark understood this as his aunt’s way of reprimanding her son for being too noisy and
disruptive. Mark’s own mother used to say this to him as a warning before a scolding. This,
however, did not daunt his cousin from running around and making noise.

The social setting, the physical environment, the physical location of each member
or communicator, and the time of day during which communication takes place are also some
of the elements of a communication system. A system may also be part of a larger system,
such as CULTURE of the society in which organization is part of.

COMMUNICATION IS IRREVERSIBLE

Since communication is a continuous process, it is impossible for one to actually


take back what was said. Once an utterance has left someone’s mouth, the consequences of
that statement being uttered has already left an impression of the listener. Thoughts when
put into words become significant representation of experience; and words said in haste or
anger may influence possible communication in the future or even destroy relationships.

COMMUNICATION IS PROACTIVE

When people receive information, they actively EVALUATE THE CONTENT and
PURPOSE of the message and the CREDIBILITY of the speaker, even when they seem to be
listening passively.
MEANING rests not only in the person who conveys the message. The RECEIVER is
also involved in the ACTIVE CONSTRUCTION OF MEANING.

COMMUNICATION IS SYMBOLIC

Symbols are representation used to communicate and interpret one’s thoughts and
feelings. Symbols are arbitrary, which means that any symbol can be used to represent a
concept, that is, as long as the meaning is shared by a group of people.

Question:
Can two people who do not speak the same language communicate with each other?

MEANING IN COMMUNICATION IS INDIVIDUALLY CONSTRUED.

Individuals involved in communication play a significant role in meaning


construction, which means that they actively create meaning taken from experiences or
phenomena through symbolic representation.
Communication is divided in to nine (9) elements which help us better understand its
mechanics or process. These elements are the following:

1. Speaker 6. Receiver
2. Message 7. Feedback
3. Encoding 8. Context
4. Channel 9. Barriers
5. Decoding

1. Speaker – the source of information or message.


2. Message – the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in
actions.
3. Encoding – the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms
that he speaker understands.
4. Channel – the medium or the means , such as personal or non-personal, verbal or non-
verbal , in which the encoded message is conveyed.
5. Decoding – the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the
receiver.
6. Receiver – the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message.
7. Feedback – the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.
8. Context – the environment where communication takes place
9. Barrier – the factors that affect the flow of communication

Barriers of communication
Barriers to effective communication can result in confusion which can lead to incorrect
information being conveyed or miscommunication which can lead to loss of business.

Psychological Barriers: Psychological barriers play an important role in interpersonal


communication as the state of the mind of the sender or the receiver can make it difficult
to understand the information that is conveyed, which often leads to misunderstanding.

Here are some instances where psychological barriers to communication can be seen.

1. Premature evaluation of information by the receiver even before it is transmitted can


lead to barriers in communication, as it will create premature conclusion to the
message, which withholds the original message.

2. Inadequate attention from the receiver’s end at the time of communication can lead to
barriers of communication as the information conveyed by the sender is not properly
received by the receiver.

3. When information is passed within multiple sources, the final information is distorted
as the receivers of the message are not able to retain everything that was conveyed.
This can cause communication barriers.

Physical barriers: Physical barriers to communication are those that arise due to
certain factors like faulty equipment, noise, closed doors and cabins that cause the
information sent from sender to receiver to become distorted, which results in improper
communication.
Physiological barriers: Physiological barriers arise when a sender or the receiver of
the communication is not in a position to express or receive the message with clarity
due to some physiological issues like dyslexia, or nerve disorders that interfere with
speech or hearing.

Emotional barriers to communication stem from fear, anger, anxiety, or


insecurity, hindering effective understanding and connection among
individuals. Overcoming such barriers involves fostering trust, empathy, and
open dialogue to create a supportive and emotionally safe environment for
communication to flourish.

Language barriers usually occur when two people who speak different languages
cannot understand one another, and there is a breakdown in language and
communication. They can also come from physical language disabilities which include
stuttering, articulation disorder and hearing loss.

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