Communication Skills Overview

the art of transmitting information, ideas and attitudes from one person to another

by the use of symbols such as

They further said that communication is

Communication is derived from the - word communis which means -

The primary goal of communication in general is

p to the definition of communication

is defined as the process of interchanging thoughts, feelings, and information.

As a process, communication - as interactions take place.

Communication involves - which may be oral, written (or graphic or printed), or even gestural (hands, head, or eyes in meaningful motion).

language may be

distinguishes man from lower animals.

It is a species specific because only - use language in communicating their ideas, thoughts, thoughts, feelings, attitudes,

The Three Basic Elements in a Communication Process

source, speaker, transmitter

code or idea

listener or recipient

Five Dimensions of Communication

The words you choose to express yourself are intended to express a particular meaning. Sometimes those words communicate something other than what you intended -- they have unintentional meaning.

Our body language reveals whether we are truly interested or bored. It can indicate when we lie and when we tell the truth. Other forms of nonverbal communication include the appearance of letters and memos, the arrangement of office furniture, and the style and condition of our clothing and accessories.

the way we talk to ourselves, without putting thoughts into words and the words are actually written and spoken

Think about how computer scientists work to improvcommunication between one computer and another as well as between humans and computers. With the increasing reliance on computers in business, we need to learn how to use modern technology and electronic information more than ever. We also need to learn more about how animals communicate, because the nonverbal behavior of humans and animals is quite similar.