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What Is Communication

This document defines communication and discusses the context and types of communication. Communication is generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, or views between two or more people. The context of communication, such as the physical setting, value positions, and message relevance, can impact how people communicate. There are various types of communication, including verbal and non-verbal, visual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and intercultural communication. Each type is governed by its own circumstances.

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What Is Communication

This document defines communication and discusses the context and types of communication. Communication is generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, or views between two or more people. The context of communication, such as the physical setting, value positions, and message relevance, can impact how people communicate. There are various types of communication, including verbal and non-verbal, visual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and intercultural communication. Each type is governed by its own circumstances.

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Communication
Generally defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, or views among two or
more people, various contexts come into play.

Context
the circumstance or environment in which communication takes place.

may include the physical or actual setting, the value positions of speaker/listener,
and the relevance of the appropriateness of a message conveyed.

Effects of Context on Communication


Different contexts can impact one's communication. Each communication type is
governed by a particular circumstance. Thus, it's imperative to pay attention to the

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interplay of factors surrounding the context of communication which may be physical,
cultural, social, and psychological in nature. Communication may then be classified
according to communication mode, context as well as purpose, and style.

Types of Communication
Verbal - Non-verbal Communication
One cannot be separated from the other.

Visual Communication
Uses visuals to convey information and/or messages.

Ex. Signs, Symbols, imagery, maps, graphs, charts, diagrams, pictograms, and
photos, drawings, or illustrations, and even various forms of electronic
communication (emojis/emoticons)

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Intrapersonal Communication
Intra- Latin prefix that means within or inside.

Talking to oneself. Self-talk, inner monologue, inner dialogue.

Psychologists call it self-verbalization or self-statement.

Interpersonal Communication
Inter-between, among, and together

An interactive exchange takes place as interpersonal communication takes place.

Communication is interpersonal if it is meant to establish or deepen one's


relationship with others. If the objective is to achieve something at the end of the
conversation, it becomes transactional.

Extended Communication
Involves the use of electronic media.

Television, radio, tele, audio, phone conferencing, video conferencing, skype calls,
and other technological means.

Allows the speaker to reach a wider group of listeners.

Organizational Communication
The focus is on the role that communication plays in organizational contexts.

There are two types of organizational structure:

1. Formal

2. Informal

The four approaches:

1. Downward communication

2. upward communication

3. horizontal communication

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4. crosswise communication

Intercultural Communication
Communication between or among people having different linguistic, religious,
ethnic, social, and professional backgrounds. Even gender difference affects
communication.

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