Oral Communication in Context: Functions, Nature, and Process

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the definition, nature, elements, process, and functions of communication as presented in the Quarter $$1$$ - Week $$1$$ lecture notes.

Communication

A process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures (McCornack, $2014$).

Nature of Communication: Process

Communication is characterized as an active, two-way, and systematic process involving a message and feedback.

Speaker / Sender

The source of information or message in the communication process.

Message

The information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker.

Encoding

The process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands.

Channel

The medium or the means in which the encoded message is conveyed.

Receiver

The recipient of the message who gets and decodes the information.

Decoding

The process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver.

Feedback

The reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver in return to the message.

Context

The environment where communication takes place.

Barriers

The factors that affect the flow of communication.

Control

A function of communication used to regulate or control behavior.

Social Interaction

A function of communication that allows individuals to interact with others.

Motivation

A function of communication that motivates or encourages people to live better.

Emotional Expression

A function of communication that facilitates people's expression of their feelings and emotions.

Information Dissemination

A function of communication that serves to convey or distribute information.

Speech writing

An art of expressing information or message which has a purpose of informing, entertaining, or persuading a certain audience.

Oral Communication Expression

Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words (verbal), actions (nonverbal), or both at the same time.