GEPCM01X - Purposive Communication Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering class policies, grading breakdown, principles, elements, and modes of communication based on the GEPCM01X Week 2 lecture.

GEPCM01X

The course code for Purposive Communication at National University.

RA 10173

The law concerning Data Privacy Rights, which applies to student privacy as well as all materials published, uploaded, and presented by the professor.

JAMS

Acronym for Just-A-Minute Speech, an individual class participation task that must be no longer than one minute, correctly explain a point, and be clearly delivered.

Communication (as a Process)

A foundational principle stating that communication operates as a step-by-step or continuous process.

Purpose in Communication

A principle stating that communication is utilized specifically to meet the purpose of a person.

Forms of Communication

A principle highlighting that communication can be expressed through written, verbal, nonverbal, and visual means.

Intended or Unintended Communication

A principle stating that communication messages can occur either with deliberate purpose (intended) or without conscious planning (unintended).

Complex Process of Communication

A principle establishing that communication involves intricate, multi-layered steps rather than simple one-way transmissions.

Context

An element of communication referring to the environment, situation, or background surrounding the communication event.

Sender

The element of communication referring to the individual or entity who creates and transmits a message.

Encoding

The element of communication representing the process of translating thoughts and ideas into a symbolic, transmissible message.

Message

The primary information, idea, or thought that is being communicated.

Channel

The medium, path, or route through which a message is sent to the receiver.

Decoding

The process by which the receiver translates and interprets the received message.

Receiver

The intended target or audience who gets and processes the sender's message.

Feedback

The response, answer, or reaction given by the receiver back to the sender.

Noise

Any interference, distraction, or barrier that disrupts or modifies the communication message.

Communication Modes

A channel through which one expresses his/her communicative intent.

Verbal Communication

A basic mode of communication that occurs when engaging in speaking with others, executed in formal or informal ways, and concerning the caliber and complexity of words.

Written Communication

A basic mode of communication that uses written formats (such as emails, memos, reports, or posts) to disseminate information in a clear and concise manner.

Non-verbal Communication

A basic mode of communication that includes facial expressions, posture, eye contact, hand movements, and touch.

Visual Communication

The practice of using visual elements such as signs, symbols, imagery, maps, graphs, and charts to communicate information or ideas quickly and easily.