Introduction to Communication

Introduction to Communication

• Communication is an integral part of our daily lives, from morning to night.
• It can take many forms, including actions, interactions, and reactions with others.

Advantages of Learning Communication

• Improves self-perception and how others perceive you
• Enhances relationships with others
• Teaches important life skills
• Boosts confidence in expressing opinions and advocating for others
• Fosters professional success and navigation in a diverse world

Communication Process

• Involves thinking of information to share
• Encoding and transferring it through verbal, nonverbal, or written mediums
• Decoding by the receiver

Types of Communication

Intrapersonal Communication

• An individual's internal dialogue, dreaming, contemplating, reflecting, or thinking

Interpersonal Communication

• Involves two or three individuals signaling to each other using voice, facial expressions, hand gestures, and other signs

Mediated Interpersonal Communication

• A specialized type of interpersonal communication assisted by devices like computers, cellphones, or telephones

Small Group Communication

• Communication among three or more individuals with a shared goal

Organizational Communication

• Interactions of individuals in a formal working environment

Public Communication

• One person communicating to a large audience, e.g., public speaking, newspaper editorials, billboard advertisements

Characteristics of Communication

Dynamic Process

• Ongoing, transitory, and brings change

Symbolic

• Humans use symbols, which are discretionary and subjective, to generate, receive, store, and manipulate information

Systematic

• Communication is influenced by setting, location, occasion, time, number of people, and cultural setting

Making Inferences

• No direct mind-to-mind contact between people; inferences are made from words, silence, and nonverbal cues

Self-Reflective

• Humans think about themselves, reflect on their past, present, and can alter their communication performance in real-time

Has a Consequence

• All messages affect someone else and can have a delayed response

Complex

• Communication involves cultural, gestural, and ironic nuances, making it a complex process

This quiz covers the basics of communication, its importance in daily life, and the advantages of learning communication. It explores the definition and types of communication.