Oral Communication

in Context
Think about it !!!

Why do we
communicate?
Communication is what ?
-Comes from the Latin word ‘communis’, which means
‘commons’. To be common means “to come together”
or “to commune”- “to share something in common”.

-Comes from the Latin word “Communicare” meaning

to share, to unite, to join or to have things in common
Communication is what ?
It is a process of exchanging
- information
-ideas
- thoughts
- feelings
-emotions
through speech, signals, writing and behaviour
Concept / Definition
Leagans defined communication as a process by which two or
more people exchange ideas, facts, feelings or impression in such
ways that each gains a common understanding of the meaning and
use of messages.
Communication is the process by which the message is transmitted
from the source to the receiver (Rogers, 1983)
Communication is anything that conveys meaning, that carries a
message from one person to another (Brooker, 1949)
Communication is a mutual interchange of ideas by any effective
means (Thayer 1968).
Concept / Definition
Communication is a process by which information is exchanged
between individuals through a common system of symbols &
signs of behavior. - Webster’s Dictionary
• Communication is interchange of thoughts, opinions or
information by speech, writing or signs. - Robert Andersion
Meaning of Communication
Communication as
• A process through which individuals mutually exchange their ideas,
values, thoughts, feeling & actions with one or more people.
• The transfer of information from the sender to the receiver so that it
is understood in the right context.
• The process of initiating, transmitting & receiving information.
• The means of making the transfer of information productive & goal
oriented.
• The process of sharing information, ideas & attitudes between
individual.
Purpose of Communication
To express our thoughts or feelings
To ensure communication
To find something about personality of a person
To enhance understanding
To solve issues
To overcome anxiety through counseling
Principles and Characteristics of
Communication
1. Communication is Schemata-driven
2. Communication is an interpretative act.
3. Communication does not guarantee a direct or
automatic link between two minds
4. Communication is active, powerful, or forceful
5. Communication is symbolic
6. Communication always results in something
1. Communication is Schemata-driven
2. Communication is an interpretative
act.
3.Communication does not guarantee a direct or
automatic link bet. Two minds
4. Communication is active, powerful, or
forceful
5. Communication is symbolic
6. Communication always results in
something
Elements of Human Communication
1. Sender
2. Receiver
3. Message
4. channel
5. Noise
6. Context
7. Feedback
Process of Communication
1. Encoding
2. Transmission
3. Receiving
4. Decoding
5. Responding