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The document provides an introduction to communication, defining its nature and distinguishing between verbal and non-verbal forms. It outlines the communication process, including key elements such as sender, message, and feedback, and discusses various communication models. Additionally, it categorizes types of communication and emphasizes the goal of achieving shared understanding among individuals.

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The document provides an introduction to communication, defining its nature and distinguishing between verbal and non-verbal forms. It outlines the communication process, including key elements such as sender, message, and feedback, and discusses various communication models. Additionally, it categorizes types of communication and emphasizes the goal of achieving shared understanding among individuals.

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Introduction to Communication

Prepared by: A.N. CASTRO


Objective:

● Define the nature of communication;


● Distinguish the differences between verbal and non-verbal
communication; and
● Identify the types of communication
Etymological term of Communication

-comes from the Latin


word communicare

-which means share

-specific sense of the word is to make


common many or to impart
Do you believe that
Communication is a Process?
Nature of Communication

In the social context,


communication acts
as a bridge that links
Communication is a critical individuals together.
resource in our lives. It is
through communication that we
can channel our feelings,
emotions, demands, questions,
and other similar things. Communication is an act of
transmission and reception of
information through verbal
and non-verbal methods.
Elements of Communication Process
1. Sender 7. Noise
the person who factors that interfere with the
sends the message exchange of messages ( external,
physiological, and psychological)

2. Messages
6. Feedback
can be intended receptor's discernible reaction
and unintended. to the sender's message

3. Encoding 5. Receiver
sender transforms their ideas message sent through the channel
into a specific format or code must be decoded by receiver by
that can be transmitted to the attaching meaning to it
receiver
4. Channel
is the tool used to transmit a message
Model of Communication Process
Communication Models

● The linear model shows how one-way communication works. It means only the sender is
allowed to send the message, and also the recipient's role is to receive the message only.
Communication Models

● The interactive communication model (convergence model) - is all about sharing and taking.
● This relies on an exchange of messages from the sender to the receiver and from the receiver to the
● sender, and back again.
● The interactive exchanging requires feedback, which is lacking in the linear model.
The interactive model requires a variety of components to be successful:
● Two sources. The originator and recipient of the message. All parties are
ready to send and receive messages or input from the opposite side.
● Message. Pertains to the information that is being shared.
● Feedback. It takes place after the original message has been sent and returns
to the source. The existence of feedback is that the primary distinction
between a linear and an interactive model.
● Field of experience. This is all knowledge, attitudes, values, circumstances,
psychological influences, etc. that not only have control over the content of
the message but also on the way it is perceived.
Communication Models

● This model suggests that the people involved in the process should make communication
simultaneous.
● Emphasize the importance of context in a communication process.
Communicating takes a variety of acts, which can include but not be
limited to:

4. Verbalization of
2. Deciding to the message
communicate (reasonable steps).

1. Forming a way of 3. Turn thinking into a 5. Sending a message


thinking about decodable message to the target group.
something to say. (choosing concise
words and phrase).
Differences between verbal and non-verbal
communication
Verbal Communication Non-verbal Communication

● Oral or Spoken Communication: ● Paralinguistics: Refers to tone, pitch, and


Involves spoken words, such as face- volume of voice.
to-face conversations, phone calls, ● Proxemics: Involves the use of space
meetings, and presentations. and distance in communication.
● Written Communication: Used for ● Haptics: Involves communication
permanent record or proof and through touch.
involves written words, such as emails, ● Appearance: Involves clothing,
reports, letters, text messages, and grooming, and overall appearance, which
social media posts can convey messages about
professionalism, status, or mood.
Types of Communication

Formal Informal Interpersonal


Visual Communication Communication Communication
Communication
Occurs in structured, Occurs in Occurs between two
Involves the use of official settings and unstructured settings, or more individuals in
visual elements to follows predefined casual conversations, a personal or social
convey information, channels, such as impromptu meetings, context, involving
such as images, reports, formal or informal emails and direct, face-to-face
diagrams, charts, meetings, business messages. It often interaction.
videos, and symbols. emails, and official happens through
announcements. "grapevine"
communication.
Types of Communication

Group Mass Intercultural


Communication Communication Communication

Involves interaction Involves Occurs between


within a small group transmitting individuals or
of people, where information to a groups from
each member can large audience different cultural
participate, such as through media such backgrounds,
team meetings, as television, radio, focusing on the
brainstorming newspapers, and exchange of
sessions, or study the internet. information across
groups. cultural boundaries.
What is the goal of Communication?

✓ To have shared understanding;


✓ To achieve common and mutual understanding of the matter at hand; and
✓ To be conscious and cautious of possible differences and be able to settles such
disparities.
Questions?

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