Oral Communication Overview

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Which aspect of communication emphasizes the credibility of the speaker?

Decoding

Proactive (correct)

Systematic

Symbolic

In the Shannon and Weaver Model, what disrupts the communication flow?

Noise (correct)

The Receiver

The Message

The Channel

What is the role of the 'Receiver' in the elements of communication?

To encode the message

To initiate the communication

To transmit the message

To decode the message (correct)

Which model of communication focuses primarily on the process of public speaking?

Aristotelian Model Signup and view all the answers

Which component is responsible for transforming an idea into an appropriate medium of communication?

Encoding Signup and view all the answers

In Laswell's communication model, what question does 'who' refer to?

The speaker or source Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Feedback' represent in the communication process?

The response from the receiver Signup and view all the answers

Which model emphasizes that both the source and receiver are influenced by their own communication skills and cultural background?

Berlo’s Model Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element in Schramm’s Model of communication?

Both parties share a common background regarding the topic. Signup and view all the answers

Which purpose of communication is focused on evoking emotions in listeners?

Entertainment Signup and view all the answers

In Wood's Model of communication, what are the roles of sender and receiver?

Actively engaged in both sending and receiving information. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of communication?

Networking Signup and view all the answers

What does proxemics refer to in nonverbal communication?

The distance between communicating parties. Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of communication includes interactions that occur within oneself?

Intrapersonal Signup and view all the answers

What type of communication is primarily intended for a large audience, such as television or radio?

Mass Signup and view all the answers

Which element of nonverbal communication deals with the use of time?

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Study Notes

Communication Overview

Involves sharing and conveying messages across various channels, contexts, media, and culture.
Information is exchanged through symbols, signs, and behaviors.
Communication is dynamic, constantly in motion and evolving.

Nature of Communication (SPS)

Systematic: Organized structure consisting of interdependent components.
Proactive: Engages in assessing message content, purpose, and speaker credibility.
Symbolic: Utilizes representations such as words, pictures, gestures, and more.

Elements of Communication (SMECRDF)

Sender: Initiator of the message that needs to be conveyed.
Message: Content intended for communication, expressed in words.
Encoding: Transformation of ideas into an appropriate medium.
Channel: Medium of communication (e.g., face-to-face, phone, radio, TV).
Receiver: Individual meant to receive the message.
Decoding: Process of interpreting the message for comprehension.
Feedback: Response provided by the receiver after receiving the message.

Models of Communication

Linear Model: Sequential process focusing on transmission.
- Aristotelian Model: Emphasizes speaker, message, and receiver; includes persuasion modes: Ethos (credibility), Pathos (emotion), Logos (logic).
- Laswell’s Model: Outlines communication as info transfer, identifying who, what, to whom, and with what effect; incorporates channels.
- Shannon and Weaver Model: Focuses on sources, transmitters, and receivers; recognizes 'noise' as interference disrupting communication.
- Berlo’s Model: Involves source, message, channel, and receiver; highlights influence of communication skills and culture on both source and receiver.
Interactive Model: Considers communication as proactive with feedback mechanisms.
- Schramm’s Model: Cyclical approach where both parties act as encoders and decoders, requiring common background knowledge.
Transactional Model: Recognizes simultaneous information exchange by both parties.
- Wood’s Model: Labels participants as communicators, emphasizing active participation.

Purposes of Communication (IEP)

Information: Transmit knowledge effectively; ensure message retention.
Entertainment: Evoke positive emotions through humor, stories, or drama.
Persuasion: Influence or motivate people to take action.

Functions of Communication (CMEIS)

Control: Regulates behavior within organizations or among individuals.
Motivation: Encourages shifts in opinions and behaviors through praise or critique.
Emotional Expression: Communicates feelings such as love, fear, and joy.
Information: Facilitate the exchange of knowledge.
Social Interaction: Engages in bonding and expressing needs or decisions.

Modes of Communication

Non-Verbal (CHOPKO): Encompasses communication not reliant on words.
- Chronemics: Significance of time in communication.
- Haptics: Importance of touch in conveying comfort or support.
- Oculetics: Role of eye contact in communication.
- Proxemics: Impact of physical distance between communicators.
- Kinesics: Interpretation of body movements and gestures.
- Objectics: Use of materials or artifacts to convey messages.
Verbal (S-DSPM): Utilizes spoken or written language.
- Intrapersonal: Communication within oneself (soliloquies, monologues).
- Interpersonal: Interaction between two or more individuals.
  - Dyadic: A two-person engagement.
  - Small Group: 3-10 participants in discussions or panels.
  - Public: More than 10 individuals in public speaking contexts.
  - Mass: Communication to large audiences through media outlets.

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Explore the fundamental aspects of oral communication, focusing on how messages are shared and conveyed through various channels and contexts. Understand the nature of communication, including its systematic and proactive elements, as well as its dynamic nature. This quiz will test your knowledge of communication theory and practices.