ORAL COMMUNICATION STUDY MATERIAL Q1

The giving, receiving, or exchanging of information, opinions, or ideas so that the message is completely understood.

Communication

The process that communication makes possible within humankind, establishing social ties and ensuring cooperation.

Interaction

A philosopher who stated, “Without knowing the force of words, it is impossible to know man.”

Confucius

Communication that occurs through face-to-face conversation, telephone, radio, television, and other media.

Oral/Verbal Communication

Communication conveyed through body language, gestures, postures, and facial expressions.

Nonverbal Communication

Communication that takes place through letters, emails, books, magazines, newspapers, and other written media.

Written Communication

The person or group that initiates the communication process.

Sender/Source

The process of translating information into a message using symbols to represent ideas or concepts.

Encoding

The statement conveyed by one person to another.

Message

The means used to convey the message, which can be oral or written.

Channel

Barriers in communication that hinder the sender’s message from being understood by the receiver.

Interference

The process conducted by the receiver to interpret the message.

Decoding

The individual or individuals to whom the message is directed.

Receiver

The response of the receiver to the sender’s message.

Feedback

The environment surrounding the communication act.

Context