Purposive Communication Chapter 1
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What is the primary purpose of Purposive Communication in English?

  • To write, speak, and present to different audiences and for various purposes (correct)
  • To master the process of language learning
  • To understand the principles of language contact
  • To learn language acquisition
  • What does the term 'communicare' mean in Latin?

  • To create and interpret messages
  • To share or make common (correct)
  • To listen and speak
  • To read and write
  • What is the process of understanding and sharing meaning, according to the text?

  • Communication (correct)
  • Language learning
  • Language contact
  • Language acquisition
  • What is the nature of communication, as described in the text?

    <p>It is a process between two or more people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of the communication process?

    <p>Speaker and listener</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a successful communication process, as described in the text?

    <p>The achievement of its success</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of communication in an organization?

    <p>To ensure the smooth and proper functioning of each member</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process of converting an idea or thought into symbols called?

    <p>Encoding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication involves the use of technological tools?

    <p>Extended communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the study of body movement in nonverbal communication?

    <p>Kinesics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of formal communication?

    <p>To inform, persuade, and entertain a selected audience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the physical and psychological space where communication takes place?

    <p>Environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Purpose of Purposive Communication

    • Enhances effective strategies for sharing information and ideas across various contexts.

    'Communicare' Meaning

    • The Latin term 'communicare' means "to share" or "to make common."

    Understanding and Sharing Meaning

    • Involves a process where participants establish mutual understanding through encoding, decoding, and conveying thoughts.

    Nature of Communication

    • Defined as a dynamic exchange that allows individuals to convey their messages and interpret others' messages efficiently.

    Primary Component of the Communication Process

    • The sender, who initiates the message, plays a crucial role in the communication process.

    Outcome of Successful Communication

    • Results in enhanced understanding, clarity, and connection between the participants, leading to actionable insights or agreements.

    Function of Communication in Organizations

    • Facilitates coordination, collaboration, and decision-making among members to achieve organizational goals.

    Process of Converting Ideas into Symbols

    • This transformation is known as encoding, where thoughts and ideas are represented using language or other communicative symbols.

    Technology-Enhanced Communication

    • Refers to mediated communication, which employs digital platforms and tools to share messages.

    Study of Body Movement in Nonverbal Communication

    • The field of kinesics focuses on interpreting gestures, facial expressions, and body language as part of nonverbal cues.

    Purpose of Formal Communication

    • Aims to maintain professionalism and structure within an organization, ensuring clear, official exchanges of information.

    Term for Communication Space

    • The term proxemics describes the physical and psychological boundaries that affect communication interactions.

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