COM101 | WEEK 2 - 3 [UNFINISHED]

language

this is a system consisting of phonology, morphology, syntax and lexicon.

phonology

study of the sound patterns that occur within languages. Some linguists include phonetics

morphology

this studies the internal structure of words and the formation of morphemes, it examines how different morphemes combine to create different meaning and words.

syntax

this is the set of rules that govern sentence structures in a language. it involves the arrangement of words and phrases to create coherent sentences.

morphemes

smallest unit of a word, and can't be divided further. it can be a whole word, or a part of a word such a suffix or a prefix

lexicon

this contains vocabulary or language understood by the speaker.

true

language, both written and spoken IS THE PRIMARY MEANS of communication for humans. true or false?

true

a language can be acquired and learned. true or false?

communication

this is derived from the latin word “communicare” meaning “share with” or “to make common”

communication

this can be defined as a common understanding of something, involves a systematic and continuous process of telling, listening and understanding.

transactional process

communication is a ___ in which people create, send and receive messages.

communication as a process

this characteristic of communication implies that it is continuous, dynamic and evolving. it does not start and stop with each conversation as it will influence the next conversation.

communication as a system

this characteristic of communication says that communication is made up of interrelated parts that affect one another during the process. it is also affected by the larger system within it operates (culture, religion, etc.)

communication is symbolic

this characteristic of communication says that people rely on symbols when they communicate. a symbol is a tangible representation of something abstract. it is important to take note that a person’s symbolic construction can have a different meaning.

communication involves construction of meanings

this characteristic of communication states that when people communicate, they attach meanings to symbols that is open to different interpretations.

content and relationship level

what are the two levels of meaning by beavin and jackson?

content level

this refers to the literal or denotative meaning of the message

relationship level

this expresses the relationship between communicators, it is the connotative meaning of the message.

verbal, non-verbal, visual

what are the three types of communication according to mode?

verbal communication

this uses language, both spoken and written in communication

non-verbal communication

this does not use language but other modes in communication

visual communication

this uses images to transfer messages and/or info (symbols, signs, charts, diagrams)

intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, intercultural

what is the 5 types of communication according to context?

intrapersonal communication

communication within oneself

interpersonal communication

communication between one person to another

extended communication

this is the use of electronic media

organizational communication

the role of that communication plays in organizational contexts