Communication and Language

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What is the primary function of language?

  • To facilitate the exchange of information between individuals (correct)
  • To standardize the meaning of words across cultures
  • To differentiate one region from another
  • To create a sense of community among non-verbal communicators

What can be inferred about verbal and non-verbal communication?

  • Verbal communication is more effective than non-verbal communication
  • Verbal communication is only used in formal settings
  • Non-verbal communication is limited to written messages
  • Both verbal and non-verbal communication can convey information (correct)

What is a key characteristic of language?

  • It is only used for formal communication
  • It is a static system that does not evolve
  • It is used universally across all cultures
  • It is specific to a particular region or community (correct)

What is communication primarily concerned with?

<p>The interchange of information between individuals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of words in language?

<p>To convey meaning and facilitate understanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of economic globalization?

<p>Simplified international trade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the five-step process of global communication?

<p>Translating the message (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of language barriers in global communication?

<p>Miscommunication and misunderstandings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of effective communication in a society?

<p>Conveying information (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do people and countries interact and integrate in global communication?

<p>Through cross-border trade and technology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrier to communication occurs when a term is harmless in one culture but considered a slang in another?

<p>Cultural barrier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of barrier to communication is caused by faulty equipment and noise?

<p>Physical barrier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrier to communication occurs when the structure, rules, and regulations of an organization hinder communication?

<p>Organizational barrier (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of barrier to communication occurs when a sender or receiver has a physiological issue, such as dyslexia, that interferes with speech or hearing?

<p>Physiological barrier (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of barrier to communication occurs when the state of the mind of the sender or receiver affects the understanding of information?

<p>Psychological barrier (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Communication and Language

  • Communication is the exchange of information or messages between people, which can occur verbally (through spoken words) or non-verbally (through gestures, facial expressions, etc.).
  • Language is a system of communication that enables people to interact with each other and convey messages.
  • Language is a regional or community-specific method of communication that uses words to convey meaning.
  • Language is used to impart messages between individuals within a particular region or community.

Language and its Nature

  • Language is a formal system of words and symbols used for communication
  • Communication can occur through speaking, listening, reading, writing, and viewing

Globalization

  • Globalization refers to the growing interdependence of the world's economies, cultures, and populations
  • It is brought about by cross-border trade, technology, and flows of investment, people, and information

Global Communication

  • Global communication refers to the way countries and people of the world interact and integrate
  • It involves the exchange of messages across borders
  • Economic globalization is the integration of countries into a single global economy, making international trade easier

Communication Process

  • The five-step process of global communication:
    • A person or organization in one country sends a message
    • The message is encoded
    • The message travels through a channel or medium
    • The receiver in another country decodes the message
    • The recipient receives the message

Barriers to Communication

  • Barriers to communication can occur due to various reasons
  • Types of barriers:
    • Semantic barriers (language barriers)
    • Psychological barriers (state of mind of sender or receiver)
    • Organizational barriers (structure, rules, and regulations)
    • Cultural barriers (lack of similarities among cultures)
    • Physical barriers (faulty equipment, noise, closed doors, etc.)
    • Physiological barriers (physiological issues like dyslexia, nerve disorders, etc.)

Semantic Barriers

  • Semantic barriers occur due to language differences
  • Examples: use of technical languages, unclear messages

Psychological Barriers

  • Psychological barriers occur due to the state of mind of the sender or receiver
  • Examples: inadequate information, information passed around many times

Organizational Barriers

  • Organizational barriers occur due to the structure, rules, and regulations of an organization
  • Examples: complexity of organizational structure, multiple managers leading to misinformation

Cultural Barriers

  • Cultural barriers occur due to lack of similarities among cultures
  • Examples: differences in beliefs, terms that can be harmless in one culture but regarded as slang in another culture

Physical Barriers

  • Physical barriers occur due to factors like faulty equipment, noise, and closed doors
  • These barriers can cause distortion of information, leading to miscommunication

Physiological Barriers

  • Physiological barriers occur due to physiological issues like dyslexia, nerve disorders, etc.
  • These barriers can affect the ability to express or receive messages clearly

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