Lecture 1: Purposive Communication

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, nature, models, types, barriers, and ethics of communication as presented in Lecture $$1$$ of Purposive Communication.

Communicare

The Latin root for the word communication, meaning "to share" or "to make common" according to Weekley ($1967$).

Communication (Pearson & Nelson)

The process of understanding and sharing meaning as defined by Pearson & Nelson ($2000$).

Communication (Griffin)

A relational process of creating and interpreting messages that elicit a response, as defined by Griffin ($2012$).

Purposive Communication

Involves writing, speaking, and presenting to different audiences and for various purposes according to CMO $20$ s. $2013$.

Nature of Communication

Communication is a process between $2$ or more people that involves much more than just words.

Communication Process Elements

Consists of the Sender, Message, encoding, Channel, Decoding, Receiver, and Feedback.

Linear Model

A one-way communication process that occurs without external feedback.

Interactional Model

A two-way process that is mechanical and involves delayed feedback and the exchange of ideas between sender and receiver.

Transactional Model

A two-way communication process that is simultaneous and provides direct and immediate feedback.

Verbal Communication

A mode of communication that includes both oral and written forms.

Non-Verbal Communication

A mode of communication encompassing kinesics, oculesics, haptics, proxemics, chronemics, and olfactory cues.

Kinesics

A type of non-verbal communication involving body movement.

Oculesics

A type of non-verbal communication involving eye movement.

Haptics

A type of non-verbal communication involving touch.

Proxemics

A type of non-verbal communication involving distance.

Chronemics

A type of non-verbal communication involving time.

Olfactory

A type of non-verbal communication involving smell.

Visual Communication

Communication using photos, drawings, illustrations, signs, and symbols.

Intrapersonal Communication

Communication that occurs within an individual.

Interpersonal Communication

Communication that takes place between people.

Formal Communication

Communication that uses carefully thought-out words and selected channels, with $3$ basic purposes: to inform, persuade, and entertain.

Informal Communication

Casual conversation in tone, word choice, and delivery, used primarily to socialize.

Language (Semantics) Barrier

A barrier to effective communication related to the meaning of words.

Physiological/Biological Barrier

Barriers such as ill-health, poor eyesight, or hearing difficulties.

Physical Barrier

An environmental barrier to communication, such as noise.

Cultural Barrier

Barriers to communication based on nationality or ethnicity.

Psychological Barrier

Barriers such as social anxiety, low self-esteem, or specific syndromes.

Ethics of Communication (Johannessen $2017$)

A set of principles involving respecting the audience and the truth, using information properly, and not falsifying information or committing plagiarism.

$5$ Macroskills

The largest skill set relative to a particular context: Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, and Viewing.