Introduction to communication

It covers the Introduction, Meaning, Characteristics, Elements, Process of Communication

1. Communication Dr J Balamurugan

2. Meaning of communication The word “Communication” is originally derived from the Latin verb “ Communicare ” which means “to make common ”. It is also believed to have been based on Latin word, “ Communis ” which means to share , to impart a piece of information, a message, an idea or concept. It is a process, which includes transmission of information , ideas, emotions, skills, knowledge by using symbols, words, pictures, graphs, drawings, illustrations etc. The act of communication is referred as “transmission, exchange, share, etc ”.

3. Introduction of communication C ommunication is one of the most general and basic features of life. We cannot imagine life without it . Every living species have their own way of communication. We use different symbols, gestures, and other different means to communicate with other. It is the meaningful exchange of information between two or more participants.

4. Conti.. Communication requires a sender, a message, a medium and a receiver. Although , the receiver does not have to be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication . But, the communication process is complete once the receiver understands the sender's message. The communication can occur across vast distances in time and space .

5. Definition of communication “An exchange of facts, ideas, opinions or emotions by two or more persons”. – Newman and Summer “The transfer of information from the sender to the receiver with the information being understood by both the sender and the receiver”. – Koontz and O’Donnell. “The process of conveying message (facts, ideas, attitudes and opinions) from one person to another so that they are understood”. – Commin “As the process by which people attempt to share meaning in the transmission of symbolic message”. – James A.F. Stoner and Charles Wankel

6. Characteristics of communication Communication is a process Proper understanding of the message Communication can be written, verbal or an attitude or an emotion or a symbol Communication may be a transmission of facts, figures or feelings Communication has at least two parties , one who sends and the other who receives

7. Purpose of communication For instruction For integration For information For evaluation For direction For teaching For influencing For image building, etc.

8. Elements of communication A source/encoder / sender of communication, which/who sends A message Through a channel to A receiver/decoder , which Responds via feedback with Possibilities of communication breakdowns (Barrier) in each stage of communication. However, these elements must be understood and analyzed in relation to the situation or context , and The system (such as relationship), which is created and maintained at some level by communicators.

9. origin OF COMMUNICATION Communication originates as mental images of any thing within a person who wants to convey those images to another person. These images include ideas, thoughts, pictures, and emotions . A person who wants to communicate a message is sender and a person who receives it is receiver . Before transferring images to the receiver, the sender must translate them into symbols so that the receiver can understand easily . Thus the mental images of the sender have meaning for the receiver only through symbols . Often these symbols are words, but they can also be signals, pictures, sounds, or sense information (e.g., touch or smell). This process of translating images into symbols is called encoding

10. Word : Eg . Placard Welcome to VIT Signals : Eg. Red & Green lights Picture : Eg . Victory celebration Symbols are words, signals, pictures, sounds, or sense information

11. Sound : Eg . whistling Touch : Eg . pacifying

12. Communication process Communication is a process involving a sender who sends a message, a channel through which a message is transmitted to the receiver. The communication process involves a number of steps which are; Sender or source Encoding Contents or message Channel Decoding Receiver feedback It is a continuous and dynamic interaction which affects many variables and which is also affected by a number of variables .

13. The Communication Process Communication consists of two phases: 1. Transmission phase: information is shared by 2 or more people. 2 . Feedback phase: a common understanding is assured. Starts with the Sender who wants to share information. Sender must decide on a message to share Sender also puts the message into symbols or language, a process called encoding.

14. The Communication Process Messages are transmitted over a medium to a receiver. Medium: pathway the message is transmitted on (phone, letter). Receiver: person getting the message. Receiver next decodes the message. Decoding allows the receiver to understand the message. This is a critical point, can lead to misunderstanding. Feedback is started by receiver and states that the message is understood or that it must be re-sent. Noise: anything harming the communication process .

15. The Communication Process Message Encoding Medium Decoding Decoding Medium Encoding Message Receiver (now sender) Sender Transmission Phase Feedback Phase NOISE

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19. Communication skill: Encoding and decoding skill Sender Encoding skill: writing (Ex: writers) and speaking (Ex: teachers) ability and reasoning. Receiver Decoding skill: Reading (Ex: students) and listening (Ex: students) ability and reasoning.