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Module1 Function Nature and Process of Communication

The document discusses the nature, functions, and process of communication. It defines communication as a two-way process of connecting and exchanging messages between living and non-living things. The key aspects of the communication process are identified as the speaker, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, and feedback.

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Module1 Function Nature and Process of Communication

The document discusses the nature, functions, and process of communication. It defines communication as a two-way process of connecting and exchanging messages between living and non-living things. The key aspects of the communication process are identified as the speaker, encoding, message, channel, decoding, receiver, and feedback.

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Functions, Nature and

Process of
COMMUNICATION
Module 1
Read silently “What’s New” on
pages 6-7

* Identify the different ways of


communicating with others as
shown in the illustrations.
Fe S. Pablico, SHS Teacher
Nature of
Communication
Fe S. Pablico, SHS Teacher
Communication is…
is a two-way process of connecting
to both living and non-living things.
It is sharing and exchanging
messages, information, ideas, and
feelings for mutual understanding
(Gregoriom, J.C., 2015)
Communication is…
is the art of transmitting
information, ideas and attitudes
from one person to another.
Communication is..
• the process of meaningful interaction
among human beings
• occurs between two or more people or
within a single person
• a way to influence others’ expression
of thoughts and emotions through
words & actions
Communication is..
• a tool for controlling and motivating
people.
• a social and emotional process.
• can be expressed through written or
spoken words (verbal), actions
(nonverbal) or both
Speech or Oral
Communication is..
• Is the exchange of verbal messages
with the employment of nonverbal
cues such as tone of voice, bodily
actions, eye communication and
others.
Communication is defined in
two key terms:

…it is a “message” to
be “understood”
Communication is defined in
two key terms:
..it is a social
interaction through
messages
Process of
Communication
Fe S. Pablico, SHS Teacher
Elements of Communication
• speaker
• message • decoding
• encoding • receiver
• • feedback
channel
• Communicative
situation/context
Speaker
• Source of information
or message
• Chooses his/her
purpose
• crafts the message
accordingly
• Decides how to
deliver it
Message
• The information, ideas,
or thoughts conveyed
by the speaker in
words or in actions.
• is the information that
is exchanged between
communicators.
• can be intentional or
unintentional.
Encoding
• The process of
converting the
message into
words, actions,
or other forms
that he speaker
understands
Channel
* means by which the message is
sent.
* medium or the means, such as
personal or non-personal, verbal
or non-verbal in which the
encoded message is conveyed.
Decoding
• The process of interpreting the
encoded message of the speaker
by the receiver
• Is based on the listener’s
interpretation of the message
• It is either positive or negative
Receiver
• the recipient of the message, or
someone who decodes the message
Feedback
• The reactions, responses, or
information provided by the receiver.
Communicative Situation or
Context
• Physical location
• Psychological setting
• The environment where the
communication takes place
Physical Environment
• The actual place where
communication occurs
Barrier
• The factors that
affect the
flow of
communication
The Communication Process
Source Encoding

Channel Noise Message

Barrier
Feedback Channel

Decoding Receiver
The Communication Process
Mr. Sauceda I need students to know that they
cannot bully each other.

Squealing sound
Air, face to face from PA system. “Bullying is unacceptable
behavior. You will be punished
for bullying.”

Being in athletics
Billy asks if tripping someone counts and not hearing
as bullying. announcements. P.A. System

I wonder if that includes Students at


tripping someone for fun… HHS
Analyzing the communication
process:
* who are involved?
* what processes are considered?
* how does communication take
place?
Functions of
Communication
Why do you think we
communicate? In order to…
Reflect:
* Our everyday transactions
with people follow this
communication process.
* communication begins
when a speaker responds to a
stimulus
* Communication is systematic
which follows a process.
* Barriers to communication
sometimes block the transmission of
the message thereby creating
misunderstanding.
* Communication serves many
purposes.
* Understanding the
communication process, helps
us to avoid misunderstandings
and miscommunications.
* builds a better relationships
“If all my possessions were taken
from me with one exception, I
would hope to keep my power of
communication --- for by it I
would regain all the rest.”
--Daniel Webster, American Journalist
References:
• COMMUNICATION Process,
Principles and Purpose by
PROF. A. Zofakis
ORAL COMMUNICATION in
CONTEXT by Ramona S. Flores
SLM in Oral Communication in
Context

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