Definition, process,

and elements of
communication
define communication;
explain the nature and process of communication;
break down the elements of communication.
Word Map
Think of a word that
comes to your mind
when you hear the
word
'communication'.
1. Was the activity a form of
communication?
2. How would you define
communication?

Defining Communication

“a process by which information is “A process of meaningful

exchanged between individuals through communication among human
a common system of symbols, signs, or beings” (Communication Meaning
behavior” (Merriam Webster, 2021). and Nature of Communication,
n.d.).
“the activity or process of expressing
ideas and feelings or of giving people
information” (Oxford Advanced
Learner’s Dictionary of Current English,
2004 as cited in Fatimayin, 2018).
 Defining Communication

It comes from the Latin word

communicare which means 'to impart or
to transmit'

There are different kinds of

communication but the oldest and most
enduring of all is oral communication.

Nature of Communication

Communication is a process.

Communication is an interaction.

Communication can be expressed

through written and spoken words,
actions, or both at the same time.
(Sipacio & Balgos, 2016)
 Main Purposes of Communication

to inform to persuade to entertain

 Process of Communication
There are five basic components of communication:
(1) a sender; (2) a message; (3) a channel; (4) a receiver; and (5) the feedback.

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(Kitson, Marshall, Bassett, & Zeitz, 2013)

 Elements of Communication

1. The sender, also known as the speaker or source of the

message, is the one who conveys the message by crafting the
message accordingly. The sender's goal is to ensure that their
message is actually communicated.

2. The receiver, also known as the listener, is the one who receives
the message. The listener decodes the conveyed message through
filtering using the receiver's frame of reference such as their level of
knowledge, language proficiency, experiences, etc.

(Flores, 2016; Dapat, 2016)

 3. The message is what needs to be delivered or imparted to the
receiver. Messages are the ideas and feelings that make up the
communication process. It is central to the process, because
without the message, no communication will occur.

4. The channel is the means or medium through which the

message is delivered. A message is sent and received via the five
senses. Channels could be verbal, non-verbal, or written,
depending entirely on the intended message of the sender.

5. The response is the reaction of the listener after receiving the

message. The response is based on how the message is interpreted
by the listener. Thus, response could be positive or negative.

(Flores, 2016; Dapat, 2016)

 6. Feedback refers to the verbal or non-verbal reactions to a
message received by the source. The speaker must closely look into
this to know whether or not the message was effectively delivered
or not.

7. The noise, also known as interference, is any barrier to

communication. Noises can be physical, physiological,
psychological, semantic, or cultural. In other words, noise is a
hindrance to effective communication.

8. The situation is the time and place in which communication

occurs. The two components of the communicative situation are
the physical location (chosen for the purpose it will serve) and
psychological setting (depends on the participants).
(Flores, 2016; Dapat, 2016)
Activity 1: Vidtok
Using the Tiktok video, cite the elements of
communication that you can observe. Justify the presence
or absence of each element in the said activity.

1. What is the communicative situation?

2. Who/What is the Speaker/Source of the Message?
3. What is the Message being sent?
4. Who is the intended Listener or Receiver?
5. Is "noise" present?
6. Is feedback possible?
On your own

Study in advance the different

communication models, dimensions of
communication, and effective
communication skills.
Thank you
for
listening!
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questions?