Exploring the origins and fundamentals of communication, this overview delves into the Latin root 'communicare' and the process of information exchange. It discusses the complexity of defining communication, the development of conceptual models, and the diversity of human communication, including verbal and non-verbal forms. The text examines linear, interaction, and transaction models, and the role of feedback and shared experience in effective communication.
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Communication is the process of exchanging information between individuals or entities
Broad Definitions
Broad definitions of communication include any form of signal exchange between organisms
Narrow Definitions
Narrow definitions of communication focus on intentional, symbolic interactions among humans
Models of communication are theoretical frameworks that represent the communication process in a simplified manner
Linear models describe communication as a one-directional flow of information from a sender to a receiver
Interaction models incorporate feedback and recognize the two-way nature of communication processes
Transaction models recognize that communicators can simultaneously send and receive messages, highlighting the dynamic creation of meaning within the communication process
The earliest communication models were linear, with key components identified by Lasswell's model
The Shannon-Weaver model explains how messages are encoded, transmitted, potentially interfered with by noise, and then decoded by the receiver
Interaction models introduced the concept of feedback and emphasized the importance of shared experience for effective communication
Transactional models conceptualize communication as an interactive process where meaning is constructed through the exchange of cues and responses
Verbal communication involves the use of language, whether spoken, written, or signed, and is distinguished by its capacity to convey complex and abstract concepts
Non-verbal communication includes a wide array of behaviors such as facial expressions, gestures, and body language
Anthroposemiotics studies the diverse forms of human communication, examining the various channels and mediums through which they occur
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Communication Process Elements
Sender, message, receiver, channels.
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Channels of Communication
Spoken language, written text, nonverbal cues, electronic media.
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Communication Scale
Interpersonal, group, international.
