COMMUNICATION- Introduction, definition, elements, types & function

Communication is a process of exchanging messages,information,ideas,thoughts.Elements of communication involves speaker,listener,message,medium.Types of communication involves verbal communication & nonverbal communication. Functions of communication involve regulatory,instrumental,informative,imaginative and many more.

1. COMMUNICATION ANSHITA SINGH (ASLP)

2. introduction Human beings communicate to share ideas,feelings,desires,emotions etc. We observe and take part in several communicative interactions everyday. We all either giving or receiving information throughout the day.

3. Communication, "The imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. …The successful conveying or sharing of ideas and feelings”(Oxford English Dictionary) Communication refers to the exchange of message between two or more people. It also includes exchange of feelings and emotions. definition

4. elements There are four things which are necessary for communication process- The speaker The listener Message Medium

5. Cont.……. The process of communication is incomplete in the absence of nay above mentioned components. Communication is an active and intentional process. The speaker intentionally transmits information and the listener intentionally receives it and subsequently they may exchange their roles.

6. Types of communication Communication divided mainly in two parts- Verbal communication Nonverbal communication

7. Verbal communication Communication involving speech is called verbal communication Verbal communication is the use of language to transfer information through speaking or sign language. It is one of the most common types, often used during presentations, video conferences and phone calls, meetings and one-on-one conversations. Verbal communication is important because it is efficient. It can be helpful to support verbal communication with both nonverbal and written communication.

8. Nonverbal communication   Communication involving modes other than speech are considered as Nonverbal. Nonverbal communication is the use of body language, gestures and facial expressions to convey information to others . It can be used both intentionally and unintentionally. For example, you might smile unintentionally when you hear a pleasing or enjoyable idea or piece of information. Sometimes nonverbal methods may be developed to supplement the speech communication.

9. Functions of communication INSTRUMENTAL- to satisfy one’s needs REGULATRORY- to control other’s behavior, persuade ,convince ,correct ,criticize ,threaten demand INTERACTION- to greet ,express various social routine and to mix with other fellows PERSONAL-to be aware of one’s self and to be regulate one’s own behavior

10. Cont.….. HEURISTIC-to seek information, concept formation relating to development of ideas and knowledge IMAGINATIVE-to involve in imagination fantasy ,artistic use of language ,to comment or think about language INFORMATIVE- to convey information ,protest ,anger ,madness

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