Communication Models Overview

Systematic representations of communication processes that clarify how communication works

The channels or systems used to transmit information between sender and receiver.

Diversified media technologies targeting a broad audience for mass communication.

A type of mass media utilizing physical publications like newspapers and magazines.

Communication over long distances using technological systems like phone lines.

The individual or entity who initiates communication.

The recipient of a communicated message.

The information being communicated in the conversation.

A communication medium that transmits audio signals wirelessly using radio waves.

A type of radio transmission using amplitude modulation, which broadcasts at lower frequencies with longer range and usually in mono sound.

A type of radio transmission using frequency modulation, which broadcasts at higher frequencies with shorter range and usually in stereo sound.

Media that exists in a physical form, such as books, newspapers, or physical recordings, allowing ownership and preservation.

Tangible items serving as proof of past events, activities, or conditions, like old books or newspapers.

Radio remains a relevant form of communication despite decline in popularity due to technology advancements, as it offers a tangible, historical record and can be owned.

AM radio offers longer range and is easier for broadcasting voices but is more prone to signal distortion.

FM radio uses higher frequencies, resulting in shorter broadcast range, but provides higher quality stereo sound with less distortion.

Television is a dominant medium for news, entertainment, and education due to its audio and visual capabilities.

Mobile phones are considered one of the most successfully incorporated technologies due to their use in social connections, academics, and businesses.

Telecommunications involves combining different technologies to transmit information through cables or electromagnetic waves.

Mobile phones are used for quicker and easier communication, fostering strong social relationships, academic progress, and business operations.

Art and entertainment help individuals, groups, and communities stay healthy mentally and socially by providing enjoyable experiences, fostering awareness, and promoting laughter.

The art and entertainment industry encompasses a wide range of jobs, from cruise ship performers to movie production, requiring creativity and adaptability.

New media and social media allow for information to be spread freely, reducing the control of large media outlets and empowering diverse voices.

Social media platforms connect people, raise awareness about important issues, and provide access to information beyond traditional media channels.

Social media can help underserved communities access open and free media channels, allowing them to express themselves and share important information.

Important issues for individuals, groups, and communities need to be raised on political platforms to find solutions and policies.

Addressing issues that matter to communities often involves seeking solutions and policies that benefit the public.

Finding solutions and policies for community issues can have a significant impact on improving people's lives.

A platform that allows users to connect with each other, share information, and create content through websites, apps, and online services.

A communication system where multiple sources contribute to the information flow, unlike mass media with a single source.

A communication system where information flow is from a single source to many receivers, like in TV or radio.

Social media is dialogic, allowing multiple sources, while mass media is monologic with a single source. Social media usually involves user-generated content, while mass media typically involves professionally produced content. Social media often has more interactive features.

Social media sources can be individuals, groups, organizations, or businesses who create and share information online through various platforms.

Mass media sources are typically large companies or organizations responsible for producing and distributing content through traditional channels.

The internet has revolutionized communication by enabling faster and more widespread information sharing. It provides platforms for both social media and mass media, creating diverse communication channels.

A framework proposed by UNESCO in 1972 that outlines four essential types of learning: Learning to know, Learning to do, Learning to live together, and Learning to be.

This pillar emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and acquiring knowledge through a continuous process of learning and exploration.

This pillar focuses on applying knowledge and skills in practical settings, particularly in technical-vocational education and work training.

This pillar emphasizes building positive relationships, understanding diverse perspectives, and fostering intercultural dialogue.

This pillar promotes personal development, fostering the growth of one's full potential and understanding their place in the world.

The process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and behaviors of their society and transition from childhood to adulthood.

The process of acquiring and internalizing a culture, including symbols, language, norms, and values.

The process of adapting to a new or different culture, often when individuals migrate or live in a multicultural society.