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What is 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)
Communication is a linear or one-way process.
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What is feedback in communication?
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Which model recognizes feedback as part of the communication process?
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The stage of communication that involves interpreting the encoded message is called ______.
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According to Lasswell’s Model, how many components are there in the communication process?
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Study Notes
Communication Definition and Nature
- Communication involves sharing and conveying messages across various channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
- Defined as a linear or one-way process with five key elements.
Elements of Communication
- Speaker: The source of information or the message.
- Message: The ideas or thoughts conveyed by the speaker.
- Encoding: Conversion of the message into understandable forms.
- Channel: The medium through which the encoded message is transmitted (e.g., verbal or nonverbal).
- Decoding: Interpretation of the encoded message by the receiver.
- Receiver: The individual who receives and decodes the message.
- Feedback: Responses or reactions provided by the receiver.
- Context: The environment where communication occurs.
- Barrier: Any factors that impede the flow of communication.
Schramm’s Field Model of Communication
- Emphasizes that understanding is influenced by the Field of Experience, which refers to the individual backgrounds and contexts of both the speaker and the receiver.
Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication
- Known as the foundational model of communication.
- Depicts a one-way flow of information without feedback, consisting of:
- Source (producer of the message)
- Transmitter (encoder of the message into signals)
- Channel (medium of signal transmission)
- Receiver (decoder of signals into messages)
- Destination (final recipient of the message)
- Noise, which can disrupt communication.
Aristotle’s Model of Communication
- Focuses on the speaker, portraying them as active while the audience remains passive.
- Constitutes a one-way communication process.
Lasswell’s Model of Communication
- Recognized as an influential action or linear model with five components for analyzing communication:
- Who (speaker)
- Says what (message)
- In which channel (medium)
- To whom (receiver)
- With what effect (outcome)
Eugene White’s Model of Communication
- Acknowledges feedback as integral to the communication process.
- Describes communication as a cyclical process encompassing eight stages:
- Thinking
- Symbolizing
- Expressing
- Transmitting
- Receiving
- Decoding
- Feedbacking
- Monitoring
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Explore the foundational concepts of oral communication through the lens of the Shannon-Weaver Model. This quiz covers the nature of communication, its linear process, and the key elements involved. Perfect for understanding how messages are conveyed and shared across various contexts and media.
