Development Communication Overview

<p>Misunderstanding of transmitted information. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Press freedom should accommodate economic needs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cultural barriers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Promotion of private ownership (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion among recipients (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Barriers related to the misuse or misunderstanding of language (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Physiological barriers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two workers from different countries misunderstand a casual term (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To empower individuals and fulfill basic needs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confusion and misunderstanding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Marxist, Leninist, and Stalinist thoughts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between individuals and their environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hierarchy that restricts information flow (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Socialism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Assessing information before it is fully available (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encourages complete government control over media (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is derived purely from democratic ideologies. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controls media to serve national interests. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1974 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>World Health Organization (WHO) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It addresses social issues such as poverty and inequality. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>College of Development Communication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public relations strategies for businesses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empowering through communication for development (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a fundamental social process and a tool for development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal academic elevation in 1998 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24 state and 3 private (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two-way communication systems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enable community dialogue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Encouraging financial investment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dialogue-oriented communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Participate in decision-making (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Timeliness and effectiveness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One-way feedback mechanisms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To influence political climate and policy decisions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-determination and active participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building a robust evidence base through research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By conducting information and communication assessments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Centering communication around social justice and equity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unity and coherence in the United Nations system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Building local skills and resources for governance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Empowering duty bearers to meet obligations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Communication tailored to achieve specific development goals. It uses various communication tools to inform, educate, and empower individuals and communities to participate actively in their development.

Programs created by educational institutions to train individuals in the field of communication for development.

The process of sharing information within an organization in a timely and efficient manner. Aiming to prevent duplication of efforts and ensuring all members are informed.

Communication methods to facilitate meaningful dialogue and participation. It encourages communities to express their ideas and concerns, allowing them to be part of the decisions affecting their development.

The application of communication strategies and techniques to promote development goals.

Strategies and tools used in communication for development. These can be diverse, adapting to different contexts and cultures.

The ability for communities to express their needs, concerns, and aspirations. This allows for active participation in decisions related to their development.

The ability to promote collaboration and avoid duplication of efforts across different parts of an organization.

Development Communication emerged from discussions on communication's ability to address societal issues like poverty and inequality, viewing it as both a fundamental social process and a powerful tool for development.

The emergence of Development Communication (DevCom) was marked by its formal academic recognition through the creation of the Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (BSDC) degree program at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) in 1974.

The field of Development Communication (DevCom) recognizes the importance of communication as a tool for creating positive change in society, particularly in areas like poverty alleviation, inequality, and oppression.

The United Nations, through various organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, exemplifies the global recognition and importance of development communication in addressing global challenges.

Corporate communication focuses on building and maintaining a consistent organizational identity and image through communication strategies.

Development Communication (DevCom) is distinct from public relations or corporate communications as it focuses on building sustainable and meaningful change through communication strategies aimed at addressing social issues.

Growth and recognition of DevCom in the Philippines are marked by the elevation of the DevCom unit at UPLB from a department to an institute in 1987 and further to a college in 1998.

Development Communication (DevCom) is a field dedicated to using communication strategies to achieve sustainable and meaningful change in society. It goes beyond traditional communication approaches and focuses on addressing critical social issues such as poverty, inequality, and oppression.

A process of influencing political decisions, policies, and public perception using various communication techniques.

Principles that guide CFSC, focusing on fairness, individual rights, and collective participation.

Groups or individuals who hold rights and can make claims about their rights.

Entities, including states and organizations, that are responsible for fulfilling rights.

A rights-based approach to C4D that uses all available communication methods to empower rights holders and ensure duty bearers fulfill their obligations.

Developing the abilities of individuals, groups, and organizations to effectively use communication for advocacy and development.

Researching, monitoring, and evaluating the effectiveness of communication interventions to build a strong foundation for C4D.

Using a range of communication channels, both traditional and new, to reach diverse audiences and facilitate communication for development.

A theory of press freedom focused on media's role in promoting economic and social development in developing countries.

The Soviet Media Theory claims that the media should be controlled by the government and serve the interests of the state.

The fifth theory of the press, it builds upon earlier theories by considering the media's role in promoting development, particularly in developing countries.

Obstacles and limitations within an organization that hinder effective communication. These can be due to structure, rules, or internal relationships.

A barrier to effective communication occurs when the information recipient judges something prematurely before fully understanding it.

A barrier to effective communication occurs when the recipient doesn't pay enough attention due to lack of time or perceived importance.

This describes when information is transferred with inadequate time for the recipient to properly process or respond to it.

Ensuring that journalists and journalism are protected from harm and negative outcomes.

The idea that the government should control all media for the benefit of the people and to promote social transformation and national development.

A barrier in communication caused by misunderstandings due to different languages, dialects, or cultural interpretations.

This is a barrier where the sender or receiver of the message cannot understand the message due to physiological issues such as dyslexia.

This type of barrier in communication can be caused by cultural differences, leading to misunderstandings or misinterpretations of messages due to varying values, beliefs, and customs.

A term related to semantic barriers, these are caused by a lack of shared understanding between the sender and the receiver, often due to different language or cultural backgrounds.

Media control by the government, where freedom of the press is limited and content is censored based on national policies and priorities.

Media has freedom with responsibility, advocating for the public good while adhering to ethical and societal standards.

Mental and emotional factors that influence communication effectiveness, like biases, stress, or lack of attention.