GE 5: Purposive Communication - Unit 1 Flashcards

Vocabulary practice cards covering the core concepts of GE 5: Purposive Communication, including institutional values, definitions, types, levels, elements, and levels of listening.

NEUST Vision

A globally renowned university as champion of sustainable societal development and empowered human resources.

NEUST Mission

Advance knowledge generation and innovation, produce globally outstanding graduates, and transform communities towards inclusive progress.

NEUST Core Values

Nationalism, Excellence, Unity, Spirituality, Transparency.

Purposive Communication

An immersive course focused on enhancing students' writing, speaking, and presenting skills for a variety of audiences and purposes.

Communis

A Latin word translating to "common" in English, signifying the act of coming together or sharing a common ground.

Communicare

A Latin word meaning "to share something," involving the exchange of information, expression of emotions, and knowledge sharing.

Communication (General)

The process of exchanging ideas, thoughts, feelings, and emotions from one person to another with the use of symbols, aiming for understanding.

Leagans' Definition of Communication

A process by which two or more people exchange ideas, facts, feelings, or impressions in such ways that each gains a common understanding of the meaning and use of messages.

Verbal Communication

Involves the use of spoken or written words to convey a message.

Non-Verbal Communication

Transmission of messages without the use of words, including body language, facial expressions, gestures, and posture.

Visual Communication

The use of visual elements such as charts, graphs, infographics, and photography to convey information.

Formal Communication

Occurs in professional or official settings and follows a structured format adhering to predefined rules and protocols.

Informal Communication

Relaxed, casual, and spontaneous communication, such as grapevine communication or casual conversations among friends.

Internal Communication

Occurs within an organization or group and is vital for operational efficiency and employee engagement.

External Communication

Interactions between an organization and external stakeholders like customers, suppliers, investors, and the public.

Intrapersonal Communication

The dialogue that occurs within an individual, including self-talk, reflection, and decision-making processes.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication occurring between two or more individuals through direct interaction, including verbal and non-verbal cues.

Group Communication

Interaction within a small group of people, typically between $3$ to $20$ individuals.

One-to-Group Communication

Also known as Public Communication; refers to the dissemination of information from a single speaker to a large audience.

Mass Communication

Transmitting information to a large audience through media channels such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

Sender

The individual who starts the communication by turning ideas or feelings into words or gestures for the receiver.

Message

The main idea the sender wants to share, which may include thoughts, feelings, or data expressed through words or tone.

Receiver

The individual who gets the message, decodes what the sender means, and provides feedback.

Channel

The medium through which a message travels from the sender to the receiver, such as spoken word or written text.

Feedback

The receiver’s response to a message, indicating whether the message was understood or needs clarification.

Noise

Anything that disrupts or blocks the message during communication, which can be external (loud sounds) or internal (stress).

Context

The situation or environment where communication happens, including physical place, relationships, and emotional states.

Communication Barriers

Obstacles such as physical, perceptual, emotional, cultural, language, or gender issues that obstruct effective communication.

Hearing

A passive, physical process that happens when sound reaches the ears without requiring focus or thought.

Listening

An active process of paying attention, understanding, and thinking about what you hear.

Empathic Listening

The highest level of listening, also known as mirroring, which involves truly paying attention to understand the speaker's message.