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What is the definition of communication?
A process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
Which of the following are elements of communication? (Select all that apply)
The speakers use words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express or exchange information, which defines the process of __________.
communication
What role does feedback play in communication?
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Communication can occur only in verbal forms.
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What process does the receiver undergo when they receive a message?
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Match the following elements of communication with their definitions:
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What is a barrier in communication?
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Study Notes
Fundamentals of Communication
- Definition: Communication is the process of sharing and conveying messages or information across various channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
- Origin of the term: Derived from "communis" meaning common (noun) and “communicare” meaning to make something common (verb).
Nature of Communication
- Process: Involves using words, sounds, signs, or behaviors to express and exchange information or ideas.
- Two-way process: Facilitates a response between individuals, allowing for the exchange of thoughts and achieving mutual understanding.
- Symbolic interaction: Utilizes symbols to create and interpret meaning systematically.
Elements of Communication
- Speaker: The source of the information or message.
- Receiver: The individual who decodes the message.
- Encoding: The conversion of an idea into words, actions, or other understandable forms.
- Decoding: The receiver's interpretation of the encoded message based on context.
- Message: The actual information conveyed.
- Channel: The medium (verbal, nonverbal, personal, or non-personal) through which the message travels.
- Feedback: Reactions or responses from the receiver that indicate understanding or further inquiry.
- Context: The environment or situation in which communication occurs.
- Barrier: Factors that hinder the flow of communication.
Process of Communication
- Speaker generates an idea and encodes it.
- Message is transmitted to the receiver.
- Receiver decodes the message and interprets its meaning.
- Feedback is provided by the receiver to the speaker.
Example Scenario
- Daphne and Rico: Daphne conveys her feelings to Rico in their native language. Rico decodes her message and feels heartbroken based on the context of their relationship.
Activities and Role-playing Scenarios
- Group activities involve dramatizing various communication scenarios like reporting a fire, sharing thoughts in crowded areas, and addressing media on safety measures.
Rubric for Role-Playing
- Criteria focus on clarity of voice, convincibility, consistency of roles, and overall presentation effectiveness, scored from 1 to 5.
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Test your understanding of the key concepts in communication. This quiz covers definitions, elements, and the functions of communication as outlined in the Fundamentals of Communication learning module. Enhance your comprehension of how communication works and its importance in sharing information.
