1.

What do we mean by “field of experience” in the Schramm’s Model of

Communication?
Fields of experience can be defined as “life experiences, attitudes, values and
beliefs that each communicator brings to an interaction and that shape how
messages are sent and received” Wilbur L. Schramm was a forefather in
development of a basic model of communication.

2. Give examples of “noise” that you think you were able to experience in
the process of communicating with other people.
Noise from loud stereos

Noise from other people

Noise from nature

3. Who are the gatekeepers, censors, or intermediaries in the Intermediary

Model?

Is a person or thing that controls access or otherwise regulates.

4. What communication cycle can best describe the Shannon-Weaver

Communication Model? Explain briefly.
According to the Shannon- weaver model, communication includes the following
concepts: sender, encoder, channel , decoder, receiver and feedback. Furthermore, there is
also concept of noise included in the model, which goes through the channel and renders
the message more difficult to understand by the receiver .

5. Why do you think “feedback” is important in any communication process?

Give examples.
Feedback is very Important in a communication weather is negative or positive so people
will understand your feelings and emotions and then give you a proper feedback as well.