Unit-1-Lesson-1
Unit-1-Lesson-1
PURPOSIVE
COMMUNICATIO
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Lesson 1: Process, Principles and
Ethics of Communication
Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, you are expected to:
Increase knowledge in communication, its
process and principles hence become more
skilful communicators.
Heighten awareness on communication
ethics resulting conscientious and respectful
interactions: and
Apply the gained knowledge through class
exercises.
Nature of the Communication
Process
To understand ourselves as a
social being
To understand ourselves as a
person
To gain professional competence,
and
To preserve cultural values.
What is Purposive Communication?
Communication is a process
whereby people create and
transmit meeting through the
exchange of verbal and
nonverbal messages in a
particular context.
Models of Communication
Communication models are
systematic representations of the
process which helps in
understanding how communication
works can be done. Models show
the process metaphorically and in
symbols. They form general
perspectives on communication by
breaking communication from
complex to simple and keep the
Types of Communication
Models
1. Linear Model
Key Features:
One way communication
Used for mass communication
Sender send message and receivers only receive
No feedback
Concept of noise
Pros: Good at audience persuasion and
propaganda setting
Cons: Communication is not continued as no
concept of feedback.
Types of Communication
Models
2. Transactional Model
Key Features:
Used for interpersonal communication
Senders and receivers interchange roles
Simultaneous feedback
Feedback is taken as a new message
Pros: Simultaneous and instant feedback
Cons: Encourage non-verbal
communication
Types of Communication
Models
3. Interactional Model
Key Features:
Used for new communication like internet
Slower feedback in turns
Communication becomes liner if receivers
does not respond
Pros: Feedback even in mass communication,
new communication channels.
Cons: Feedback can take a very long time
Linear Model of
Communication
1. Lasswell’s Model
2. Aristotle’s Model
3. Shannon Weaver model
4. Berlo’s S-M-C-R Model
Transactional Model of
Communication