Communication and Language

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