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COMMUNICATION
IN CONTEXT
REVIEWER
Communication- is a process of sharing and conveying messages or
information from one person to another within and across channels,
contexts, media, and cultures (McCornack, 2014).
1. Elements of Communication
Speaker – the source of information or message
Message – the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in
words or in actions
Encoding – the process of converting the message into words, actions, or
other forms that the speaker understands
Channel – the medium or the means, such as personal or non- personal,
verbal or nonverbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed
Decoding – the process of interpreting the encoded message of the
speaker by the receiver
Receiver – the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the
message
Feedback – the reactions, responses, or information provided by the
receiver
Context – the environment where communication takes place
Barrier – the factors that affect the flow of communication
2. Features of an Effective Communication
Completeness
Conciseness
Consideration
Concreteness
Courtesy
Clearness
Correctness
3. Functions of Communication
Regulation / Control – Communication functions to control
behavior. It can be used to regulate the nature and number of
activities people engage in.
“Would you like to go to church with me?” “Come on! You can do it!”
Motivation – Communication persuades or encourages another
person to change his/her opinion, attitude, and behavior.
“You’re on the right track. Keep up the good work.”
“My dream is to finish my Senior High School despite this
pandemic”.
Emotional Expression – Communication facilitates people’s
expression of their feelings such as love, fear, anger, joy, hope, or
any other emotion.
“I’m so happy to have you in my life.” “I like you so much.”
Information – Communication functions to convey information. It
can be used in giving and getting information.