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What is the primary function of language?
What can be inferred about verbal and non-verbal communication?
What is a key characteristic of language?
What is communication primarily concerned with?
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What is the role of words in language?
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What is the primary outcome of economic globalization?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the five-step process of global communication?
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What is a consequence of language barriers in global communication?
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What is the primary focus of effective communication in a society?
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How do people and countries interact and integrate in global communication?
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What type of barrier to communication occurs when a term is harmless in one culture but considered a slang in another?
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Which type of barrier to communication is caused by faulty equipment and noise?
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What type of barrier to communication occurs when the structure, rules, and regulations of an organization hinder communication?
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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?
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What type of barrier to communication occurs when the state of the mind of the sender or receiver affects the understanding of information?
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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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This quiz explores the concepts of communication and language, including the differences between the two and their roles in human interaction.
