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What is the origin of the word 'communication'?
Derived from the Latin word 'common', meaning 'belonging to many'.
What roles do the sender and receiver play in communication?
The sender encodes and sends the message, while the receiver decodes and interprets it.
Which of the following is a definition of 'medium' in communication?
What is the importance of feedback in communication?
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Noise refers to factors that aid in the transmission of a message.
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Which of the following describes communication as 'dynamic'?
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What does it mean for communication to be 'contextual'?
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What is meant by saying that communication is 'irreversible'?
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According to the content, globalization can be defined in various ways. Which of the following is NOT mentioned?
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What impact does globalization have on Filipinos according to the content?
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Study Notes
The Nature of Communication
- Derived from Latin "common," meaning "belonging to many."
- Mutual exchange of information, ideas, and understanding through effective means.
Elements of Communication
- Sender (Encoder): Initiates the message and selects the best method for delivery.
- Medium: The immediate form of the message (oral, written, or non-verbal).
- Channel: The actual means of transmission (e.g., letter, email, telephone).
- Receiver (Decoder): Extracts and interprets meaning from the message.
- Feedback: Essential for determining if the message was understood as intended.
- Context: The surrounding environment of the communication act affecting its interpretation.
- Noise: Factors that disrupt message transmission, affecting accuracy and clarity.
Characteristics of Communication
- Schemata-driven: Built upon existing knowledge and understanding of the subject matter.
- Interpretative Act: Only the sender fully grasps the intended meaning of the message.
- Dynamic: Constantly changing due to the evolving nature of life and communication.
- Symbolic: Utilizes symbols, signs, and non-verbal elements to convey ideas.
- Irreversible: Once communicated, messages remain and can be interpreted differently.
- Contextual: Involves various elements such as time, place, topic, and purpose.
- Developmental: Communication skills evolve through different stages of language learning.
- Process: Involves several stages where elements play distinct roles in sharing ideas.
Communication and Globalization
- Globalization influences many individuals, leading to migration for work opportunities.
- Free trade increases the presence of multinational companies and foreign investors.
- Connected to various fields including economics, finance, culture, politics, sociology, technology, geography, and ecology.
- Defined as the acceleration of movement and exchange of goods, services, and ideas globally.
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of communication, including its definition, origins, and key elements such as the sender and the medium. Understand how effective communication functions as a mutual exchange of information and ideas.
