Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Message Channels- message should be encoded to method carried out by communication channels
Communicator->message->medium->receiver->effect
Osgood and schramm model by Wilbur schramm (1907-1987) and Charles Osgood (1916-1991) shows that both sender
and receiver can both transmit and receive the message
Barnlunds Transactional Model by Dean Barnlund(1920-1992) introduced transactional model in 1970, that illustrates
the communication exchange is reciprocal
Aristotle’s Linear Model (before 300BC) the first communication model,”the speaker centered model”
Frank Dance Models- on 1967 process based on helix structure with comparison to communication
Intermediary or Gatekeeper Model by Paul Lazarsfeld (1901-1976) and Elihu Katz (1926-present)- has focus on person
who control the information in media industry
Shannon and Weaver’s Model-demonstrate the message that was encoded by sender and transfer it to receiver through
an industrial channel
LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION
PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
2.Freedom of expression
Verbal communication(verbum means word)- spoken words or ability to deliver message orally
Formal verbal communication- approve way to share information which follows set of rules ,procedures or
standards
Informal verbal communication- form of casual talk and established for face to face discussion
1. Face to face- talking to another person with facial expression ,gestures and tone of voice
2. Telephone conversation- best use for important news that needs to be passed immediately
3. Video chat- allow people to get in touch verbally with anyone anytime and everywhere
4. Lecture type- this is a basic example on how effective verbal communication can be used
5. Announcement- informative statement being done in public areas , in malls or train stations
6. Voice mail- if person you are calling is not available at the moment, message can be recorded
Mehrabian, 1981- 55% of communication comes from facial expression, gestures and other non verbal cues.
1. Non verbal reinforces the words that you say through your gestures
2. Non verbal reveals true feelings through facial expressions
3. Through eye contact, it shows sincerity
4. Through tone of voice, one’s emotion is revealed
5. Through symbols and signs, you understand directions to take and give you meanings on what to do or
undertake
Facial Expression- these tells more about you and the people you mingle with
Posture and body movement- shows how confident and well mannered you are
Proxemics- Anthropologist Edward T. Hall (1914-2009) different kinds of distance that occur between people vary
from different cultures
Physical appearance- the way you present yourself speaks a lot about your personality
Written communication-any form of engagement that uses words in written form which includes memo,proposals,e-
mails, letters, training manuals, and operating policies that can be printed on paper or hand written or by e-mails.
Systems:
Language Acquisition- able to use language naturally while growing(Mother Tongue/ First Language for L1)
Language Learning- Studying language formally or informally (Second Language for L2)
Speech Community -This refers to a group of people who share the same set of rules in the language system.
Language Contact- Able to slowly learn other language informally because of direct contact to the language user
Language Change- This refers to the change which is the result of Language Contact.
Communication: the process by which people exchange and assign meaning to messages
Elements of Communication: Sender, Feedback, Message, Channel, Reciever, Verbal Symbols, Non-Verbal Symbols
and Experience
Aristotle’s Model
Laswell’s Model
Frank Dance’s Model
Horizontal – lateral
Crosswise – diagonal
Informal: Grapevine
Non-communication is impossible.
We advocate truthfulness, accuracy, honesty, and reason as essential to the integrity of communication.
We endorse freedom of expression, diversity of perspective, and tolerance of dissent to achieve the informed
and responsible decision making fundamental to a civil society.
We strive to understand and respect other communicators before evaluating and responding to their messages.
We promote access to communication resources and opportunities as necessary to fulfill human potential and
contribute to the well-being of families, communities, and society.
We promote communication climates of caring and mutual understanding that respect the unique needs and
characteristics of individual communicators.
We condemn communication that degrades individuals and humanity through distortion, intimidation, coercion,
and violence, and through the expression of intolerance and hatred.
We are committed to the courageous expression of personal convictions in pursuit of fairness and justice.
We advocate sharing information, opinions, and feelings when facing significant choices while also respecting
privacy and confidentiality.
We accept responsibility for the short- and long-term consequences of our own communication and expect the
same of others.