The Models of Communication

Learning Objectives
 To define what is a model of
communication and become familiar with
some notable examples (Aristotelian and
Shannon Weaver)
 To be able to explain how factors like
setting and noise affect the effectiveness of
communication
Key Understanding
 Students will learn to recognize the type of
communication models they engage in and will
come to understand how some key factors
(setting, noise) affect and inhibit the flow of
effective communication.
Key Questions
 How do models of communication work and
what are some key factors that inhibit the flow of
effective communication?
What is a Conceptual Model?

Conceptual Model is a diagram map of the

elements and parts that constitute a specific
topic, issue, process or cycle which can
help learners and individuals to understand
better.
 What is a Model of
Communication?

Model of Communication is a type of

concept map that explains how the process
of communication works.
Some Models of Communication
1. Aristotle Model Setting = type
of occasion
Speaker main influence
chooses
topic
Listener/
based on
Audience attire,
setting
behavior,
participation
Message theme based on setting
will depend on
setting
 Some Models of Communication
2. Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver Model
Speaker Noise hinders
the channels of
✖ communication
Transmitter or
Medium of All of these noise
Sound
✖ factor will affect
✖ how the
✖ audiences will
Transmitter Noise from signal interpret the
Noise Affects affects how the message
Signal listeners hear the
message
 Culminating Activity

Role-Playing
1. Based on the Aristotle Model, choose any occasion of your
choice. Then perform a role-playing in class wherein you will be
the speaker. Plan and make an outline of the theme you intend to
deliver to your audience. Next describe the venue and its
atmosphere and how your audiences would appear. What would
they be wearing to the event? How do you expect them to
behave and participate?
2. Recite to the class the next day why you chose that specific
occasion. For example: if Hollywood awards night, why?
Because I dream of and want to be an actor/actress, want to wear
cocktail gowns, dinner dance party and so on and so forth.