Theory of Communication

Communication

Is the process of sharing information to one person, place, group to another.

sender, message, receiver

Three elements of communication

mode

is the means of communicating, i.e. the medium through which communication is processed.

communication theory by (Littlejohn, 1983)

“The term communication theory refers to the body of theories that constitute our

understanding of the communication process”. Communication theory

studies the scientific process of sending and receiving information. There are a lot of features

of communication theory that can affect the process: sender, receiver, noise, nonverbal cues,

cultural differences, and so on.

Communication Theory by Mowlana 2018

“Communication theories refer to three things; a sender, a message and a receiver. It can take

the form of one human being and the perceived environment through messages in the form of

signs, symbols and thought”

S. F. Scudder , 1980

Communication theory was proposed by _______ in the year _____. It states that all living

beings existing on the planet communicate although the way of communication is different.

Communication theory by S. F. Scudder

Communication theory was proposed by ______ in the year 1980. It states that all living

beings existing on the planet communicate although the way of communication is different.

Mechanistic Viewpoint

says that communication is simply the transmission of information from the first party to the second party. The first party being the sender and the second party being the receiver.

Psychological viewpoint

communication is simply not the flow of information from the sender to the receiver but actually the thoughts, feelings of the sender which he tries to share with the recepients. It also includes the

reactions, feelings of the receiver after he decodes the information.

Social

considers communication as a result of interaction between the sender and the receiver. It simply says that communication is directly dependent on the content of the speech. “How one communicates” is the basis of the social view point

Systemic viewpoint

says that communication is actually a new and a different message which is created when various individuals interpret it in their own way and then reinterpret it and draw their own conclusion

Critical Viewpoint

says that communication is simply a way with the help of which an individual expresses his power and authority among other individuals.

Verbal Communication

Through spoken words and the use of speech and language to convey messages. It occurs when

we speak to others. Verbal communication can be formal and informal. However, when it takes

place in person, verbal communication and non-verbal communication go together.

Non-Verbal Communication

Body language, facial expressions, eye contact, appearance, sign language. Non-verbal

communication complements verbal communication and also helps when words don’t help. It

is an important type of communication in interviews and discussions as they value a lot.

Written Communication

The use of written words to convey messages. Written communication happens through email,

memos, texts, posts, etc. While written communication helps you share your thoughts well,

sometimes it does not fully convey the emotion that you are trying to share

Listening

is one of the most important parts of communication as it helps you understand the

perspective of the communicator and effectively engage with them. The process of any

communication takes a crucial value at listening correctly and responding appropriately

Visual Communication

Through visual messages like pictures, graphs, objects and other visual facets. Visual

Communication is a crucial part of today’s methods of conveying important information. It is

used in presentations, televisions, etc

Various Cultural and Intercultural Modes of Communication

Several cultural modes of communication are specific to each area and culture. It can be

symbolic usage of actions, body language, etc. The culture of a person is not just what they eat

or wear but also how they communicate