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Fundamentals of Communication

This document defines communication and outlines its key elements and functions. Communication is defined as conveying messages or information between people through various channels and contexts. The main elements of communication are the speaker, message, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, context, and barriers. Communication serves functions like control, social interaction, motivation, and information dissemination. Effective communication is complete, concise, considerate, concrete, courteous, and clear. Barriers include emotional, linguistic, confidence, and environmental factors. Models of communication include the Shannon-Weaver linear model and transactional model. Communication can be verbal, using words, or non-verbal through behaviors.

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Fundamentals of Communication

This document defines communication and outlines its key elements and functions. Communication is defined as conveying messages or information between people through various channels and contexts. The main elements of communication are the speaker, message, encoding, channel, decoding, receiver, feedback, context, and barriers. Communication serves functions like control, social interaction, motivation, and information dissemination. Effective communication is complete, concise, considerate, concrete, courteous, and clear. Barriers include emotional, linguistic, confidence, and environmental factors. Models of communication include the Shannon-Weaver linear model and transactional model. Communication can be verbal, using words, or non-verbal through behaviors.

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Fundamentals

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Communication
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COMMUNICATION: DEFINED

 - from the Latin word “communicare” which


means “to share” is a process of conveying
messages or information from one person to
another within and across channels, contexts,
media and cultures.
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Nature of Communication

Communication can
Communication
be expressed
Communication occurs between
through words,
is a process two or more
actions, or both at
people
the same time
z Elements of Communication

1. Speaker – the source of information or


message
2. Message – the information, ideas, or
thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words o
process.
3. Encoding- the process of converting the
message into words, actions or other forms
that the speaker understands
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4. Channel – the medium or the means


5. Decoding- the process of interpreting the
encoded message of the speaker by the receiver
6. Receiver- the recipient of the message
7. Feedback- the reactions, responses or
information provided by the receiver
8. Context- the environment where the
communication takes place
9. Barrier- the factors that affect the flow of
communication
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Communication Cycle
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Functions of Communication

1. Control – Communication functions to control behavior

2. Social Interaction – Communication allows individuals to interact with


others.

3. Motivation – Communication motivates or encourages people to live


better.

4. Emotional Expression – Communication facilitates people`s


expression of their feelings and emotions.

5. Information dissemination – Communication functions to convey


information
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Features of Effective Communication

1. Completeness- including all the essential information needed


2. Conciseness – keeping the message short but complete
3. Consideration- taking in consideration the situation or feelings of the
audience
4. Concreteness- supporting your message with facts, figures and real life-
examples
5. Courtesy- being courteous of other people`s beliefs, values, gender etc.
6. Clarity- implies the use of simple and specific words to express ideas
7. Correctness- being free from grammatical errors to eliminate negative
impact to audience
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Barriers to Communication

 1. Emotional Barriers

 2. Use of Jargons ( terminologies specific to a


certain profession)
 3. Lack of Confidence

 4. Noisy Environment
MODELS OF COMMUNICATION
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Shannon - Weaver Model (1949) - known as the mother of all communication models
- it depicts communication as a LINEAR process
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MODELS OF COMMUNICATION
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 Transactional Model
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
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Verbal Communication
Non- Verbal Communication
 Refers to an interaction in
 Refers to the interaction
which words are used to relay
where behavior is used to
a message
convey and represent
******* meanings
1. Appropriateness  Examples: stare, smile, nod
2. Brevity etc.

3. Clarity

4. Ethics

5. Vividness

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