2789 GE2: THE PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION WITH INTERACTIVE LEARNING

Tan, Christine Jade J.

LESSON 1

Communication is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to
another. Every communication involves one sender, message, and receiver.

Communication is a basic requirement in the success of any individual. Every professional

requires communication as a basic key to professional success.

Communication is also essential for a good productive society. There would be no society
without communication. The success and failure of society rely greatly on its people's
communication.

Basic unit of Society - Family

Communication involves the encoding, sending, and decoding of a message to the desired
audience.

Communication is a process by which we assign and convey meaning with the desire to have a
common and shared understanding of the message.

Communication helps you build connections with other people from different places with
different beliefs, customs, and cultures.

Communication allows you to have a better understanding of the people and world around you.

Communication enables you to inform, persuade, and motivate the people around you.

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF COMMUNICATION

1. Communication is the blood-line of the society

In the absence of communication, there will be no society. All forms of society have
communication. Even the kingdom of animals has its forms of communication, which are very
necessary for their survival. In all of our undertakings, communication is a vital requirement
(Tendero, Antonio, Mora, Tanuecoz, Babia, & Cruz, 2009).

2. Communication is basic to success

Proper communication makes a business a success. Your ability to say what you feel, express
your ideas, persuade others to believe in you, and convince them to react or respond to you are
all factors to a successful career.

3. Communication allows you to create networks and build stronger relationships.

Your ability to communicate allows you to make friends, extend your network or circle of people
around you, and build relationships with people from different places.

4. Communication is everywhere
Communication is constant, which means it is everywhere. Wherever you go, whatever you,
whoever you are with, communication will always be present. The moment you wake up and
think of what breakfast to eat, or a simple thought of planning your day is a form of
communication within the self. At the very least, smiling at someone is already a form of sending
a message; thus, a form of communication.

5. Communication is a two-way process

One of the very nature of communication is its requirement of a sender and a receiver. Since
one can communicate within the self(intrapersonal communication), communication may not
necessarily require two individuals. If it only needs a sender and receiver, along with its other
elements, for the communication to process.

6. Communication is complex
Communication is not easy, with its many components and considerations. In communicating,
you have to consider your target audience's interest, culture, beliefs, practices etc. There are
also other things that you have to consider such as grammar, medium, and other means of
communicating your message which make the entire communication process not as easy as it
sounds.

7. Communication is irreversible
There is a need for you to be extra careful with your communication skills since this is only done
once. It cannot be repeated and cannot be taken back. Once the communication process has
occurred, it has to be noted that your words and their meaning may have varied interpretations
from your target audience.

Communication Process

Communication is composed of five elements: 1) the sender, 2) the message, 3) the channel, 4)
the receiver, 5) feedback

1. Sender
The sender is the first element of the communication, the origin of the communication. The
source of the message.

2. The Message
It should be specific, meaning it should be definite and distinctive, one that is free from any
doubt.

3. The Channel
A good channel is one that could relay the message clearly, faithfully, and efficiently.
4. The Receiver
One who comprehends the message accurately and one who is free from any emotional or
psychological baggage.

5. The Feedback
A good feedback is given on time, as quickly as possible after the message has been received.
Feedback should not only be timely but it should also be responsible.