Purposive Communication Lecture Notes

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions of communication processes, theoretical models, principles of effective and ethical communication, globalization, and various communicative contexts and purposes.

Communication

The continuous process of exchanging ideas, information, thoughts, and feelings through verbal and nonverbal means.

Effective Communication

Occurs when the receiver correctly understands the intended message from the sender.

Sender/Source

The person who initiates or creates the message in the communication process.

Encoding

The process of transforming thoughts or ideas into words, symbols, gestures, or other forms of communication.

Message

The information, idea, or feeling that is being communicated.

Channel

The medium used to transmit the message, such as face-to-face conversation, phone calls, or social media.

Receiver

The person who receives the message.

Decoding

The receiver's process of interpreting and understanding the message.

Feedback

The receiver's response, which lets the sender know whether the message has been understood.

Noise

Any factor that interferes with communication, including physical distractions, language barriers, or poor internet connection.

Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication

A linear model where a message flows in one direction from sender to receiver, identifying noise as a factor that can distort the message.

Wilbur Schramm Model of Communication

An interactive, two-way model where participants take turns being sender and receiver through feedback and shared 'field of experience'.

Field of Experience

A concept introduced by Wilbur Schramm explaining that communication is more effective when communicators share similar knowledge, culture, or experiences.

Dean Barnlund Model

A transactional model where communication is simultaneous and people send and receive messages at the same time.

Clarity/Clear

Expressing ideas in a simple and understandable manner.

Completeness

Providing all the necessary information so that the receiver fully understands the message.

Conciseness

Communicating directly without unnecessary details while still keeping the message meaningful.

Naturalness

Communicating sincerely and confidently while using appropriate tone, facial expressions, and body language.

Timely Feedback

Responding promptly, respectfully, and constructively to maintain effective communication.

Ethical Communication

Communicating with honesty, respect, fairness, and responsibility while demonstrating integrity and verifying facts.

Globalization

The increasing interconnectedness of countries through the exchange of goods, services, ideas, technology, information, and culture.

Global Village

A term describing a world where technology allows people from different countries to easily interact, share cultures, and work together.

Social Media

Digital platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube that allow users to create content and interact globally in real-time.

Multicultural Setting

An environment where people from different cultures, languages, beliefs, and traditions interact.

Intercultural Communication

Communication between people from different cultures intended to promote understanding, respect, and cooperation.

Culture

The shared beliefs, values, traditions, customs, and practices of a group of people.

Co-culture

A smaller cultural group within a larger society that shares common characteristics such as religion, ethnicity, or age group.

Cultural Sensitivity

Respecting and appreciating cultural differences by remaining open-minded and avoiding assumptions.

Cultural Insensitivity

Disrespecting, ignoring, or making negative judgments about another person's culture, beliefs, or identity.

Purposive Communication

The exchange of information that is guided by the speaker's intention and influenced by the communication context.

Informative Communication

Communication that provides facts, knowledge, or objective information, such as news reports or news discussions.

Persuasive Communication

Communication designed to influence, convince, or encourage people to think or act in a particular way.

Narrative Communication

Communication that tells or recounts events in sequence, such as stories or personal experiences.

Affective Communication

Communication used to express emotions, opinions, attitudes, or personal feelings, such as apologies or thank-you speeches.

Imaginative Communication

Communication used to entertain or create fictional ideas and experiences, such as poems, plays, or movies.

Personal Communication

Communication focused on building and maintaining relationships, typically informal and emotional in tone.

Academic Communication

Communication focused on learning and sharing knowledge, characterized by a formal, organized, and evidence-based tone.

Business Communication

Communication focused on accomplishing work-related goals efficiently, characterized by a professional and goal-oriented tone.

Verbal Communication Skills

Skills including listening, reading, speaking, and writing used to express ideas with words.

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Skills conveying meaning without spoken words, including facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, tone of voice, and posture.