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Which of the following best describes communication theory?

A proposed description of communication phenomena and relationships

A way to map the world and make it navigable

A tool to answer empirical, conceptual, or practical communication questions

All of the above (correct)

What are the two perspectives of communication theory?

Empirical and conceptual

Transmission and ritual (correct)

Symbolic and social

Commonsense and specialized

What did sociolinguistic research in the 1950s and 1960s demonstrate?

People only change their formality of language in formal settings

People only change their formality of language in informal settings

People change their formality of language depending on the social context (correct)

People do not change their formality of language depending on the social context

What is the main focus of communication theory?

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How does communication theory define communication?

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Communication Theory

Communication theory is the systematic study and analysis of the processes, mechanisms, and effects of communication.

Perspectives of Communication Theory

There are two main perspectives of communication theory:
- Transmission perspective: focuses on the sender, message, and channel.
- Ritual perspective: focuses on the social and cultural contexts of communication.

Sociolinguistic Research

Sociolinguistic research in the 1950s and 1960s demonstrated that language use is shaped by social factors such as class, gender, and ethnicity.

Focus of Communication Theory

The main focus of communication theory is to understand how people create, negotiate, andmanage meaning through communication.

Definition of Communication

Communication is defined as the process of creating and negotiating meaning through symbolic interaction.

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Test your knowledge of communication theory with this quiz! Explore the fundamental concepts, relationships, and frameworks that shape the field of communication. Challenge yourself to understand and apply key theories to real-world scenarios.