Purposive Communication  Interactive Perspective

Conveying information through the exchange of

Context thoughts.
Circumstances shaping a foundation of and  Etymological Perspective
event. Latin word ‘communis’, which means common.
 Settings and Environment  Symbolic Perspective
A place or a kind of surrounding where Uses symbols to represent.
something is situated.
 Social Relations Process
Any connection between at least two people. Series of steps to produce a desired result.
 Scene
Place in which any event, real or imagined, Seven Principles of Communication
occurs. 1. Principle of Clarity
 Culture Message should be clearly delivered.
‘Way of life’ of groups of people. 2. Principle of Attention
The receiver should be drawn to the message.
Elements of Communication 3. Principle of Feedback
1. Source/Sender There should be a feedback.
The individual attempting to share information. 4. Principle of Informality
2. Message This is as important as formal communication.
The information. 5. Principle of Consistency
3. Encoding Always be consistent.
Process of gathering the message in a way that 6. Principle of Timeliness
the receiver can understand. Communication should be done at a proper time.
4. Channel 7. Principle of Adequacy
Where the message is passed. Should be adequate and complete.
5. Decoding
Where the receiver interprets the data. Verbal Communication
6. Receiver Uses of words and language.
Where the message is delivered. o Oral
7. Feedback o Written
Reaction or response of the receiver. Non-Verbal Communication
Signals, without the use of words.
Noise o Chronemics
refers to anything that interferes with the Role of time.
communication. o Haptics
Body Language Involving touch.
 Excessive Nodding o Oculetics
Undermines how focus we are. Eye movement.
 Fidgeting o Proxemics
‘nervous energy’ Distance. (at least 12 ft)
 Hands behind the back o Kinesics
Unapproachability and closed-mindedness. Body movement.
 Mismatched Expressions o Objectics
Face in deadpan. Artifacts/Clothing.
 Shifty Eyes o Vocalics
Lying or uncertain. Tone of voice.
 Staring Gamut /ˈɡamət/
Aggressive or creepy. Language Register
 Chopping and Pointing
Cutting or chopping connections Register
 Breaking eye Contact Varieties or styles of speaking and writing,
Expresses discomfort which vary in their degrees of formality
 Bad Posture depending on the;
Laziness. Topic (What)
Communication Purpose (Why)
 Linear Perspective Context (Where)
Process or act of transmitting a message. Audience (Who)
Formal Language Register
An appropriate and professional way of
speaking and writing to a boss or a person you
are meeting for the first time.
o Business Letters
o Letters of Complaint
o Reports
o Official Speeches
o Announcements
o Professional Email Messages
1. Do not use contractions
Shortened form of group of words.
2. Spell-out numbers less than one hundred
3. Avoid using too much Passive Voice
4. Avoid using slangs, idioms, exaggerations and
clichés
5. Avoid abbreviations and acronyms
6. Formal writing requires the good transition
words
7. Always write in sentences
8. Write longer, more complex sentences.
Informal Language Register
Used when we communicate with friends and
family.
o Personal Emails
o Text messages
o Short notes
o Tweets
o Facebook post
o Blogs
o Friendly Letters
o Chat Messages
o Diaries and Journals
Neutral Language Register
Used when expressing facts devoid of emotion.
o Reviews
o Articles
o Some Letters
o Some Essays
o Technical Writing