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PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

LESSON 2

Modes of
Communication
Communication
modes refers to the channel
through which one expresses
his/her communicative
intent.

Purposive communication
Face-to-face
interaction

It is an informal or casual

conversation between

two or more people.


How to speak

Face-to-face
interaction What to speak

When to speak

Considerations
Whom to speak
Facial expressions

Face-to-face
interaction Gestures

Advantages Movements

Objects
Video

Web cameras are used so


two or more people are
connected. If there are no
technical
Video
If there are no technical
glitches encountered, this
could be a very effective
mode of communication
especially for people who
are separated by distance.
Audio

Audio means
transmitted
sound.
Audio not being able to
see the body
language or cues

The downsides use of different


accents.
Text-based
emails

text messaging

instant messaging
Text-based
It has a wider reach
and can disseminate
information to a

Advantage bigger audience


quickly.

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