Oral Communication in Context 1

doing this with no powerpoint help at all, just my notes i apologize for any mistakes i make because im human

Communication

It is a two-way process by which information is exchanged between or among individuals through a common system.

Communicare

This is the Latin word from which “Communication” was derived.

Working as one

This is the meaning of the Latin Word “Communicare”

Verbal Communication

This is the most common and familiar type of communication, It is mainly spoken words and language. (Oral, Written and Sign Language)

Nonverbal Communication

This can either add to or contradict verbal messages, and it is usually gestures and body movements.

Facial Expressions

This is a person’s emotions being displayed through their faces. 😊😢😨😄🫨

Gestures

These indicate words or phrases through action and movement.

Paralinguistics

This consists of Tone, Infliction, Loudness and Pitch.

Body Language and Posture

This is less discussive and more subtle, and it displays attitude.

Proxemics

This consists of personal space and distance between persons.

Eye Gaze

It is technically looking, staring, glaring, blinking, and indicates emotions (uhm… idk how to explain po your honor)

Haptics

It is touch in communication (BUT YOU’VE BEEN SO OUT OF TOUCH TOUCH TOUCH TOUCH TOUCH THOUGHT ABOUT YOU WAY TOO MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH)

Appearance

This refers to how people see you.

Artifacts

These are objects and things that tell people who you are.

Sender

They initiate the communication process by formulating and transmitting a message.

Message

This is the core content of the communication.

Receiver

They receive and interpret the message.

Channel

This is the means by which the message is conveyed from sender to receiver.

Noise

This refers to any interference that hinders transmission and reception.

Feedback

This enables the sender to gauge the receiver’s understanding and response.

Communication Barriers

These are factors that prevent effective exchange and understanding of messages. These can be physical, emotional, cultural, or linguistic. These can occur within or between individuals, groups, or organizations, and can lead to missed opportunities, miscommunication, or conflict.

Language Barrier

This occurs when people who speak different languages attempt to interact.

Semantic Barrier

This refers to different interpretations of words.

Syntactic Barrier

This refers to grammatical errors, verb tenses or misspellings.

Physical or Environmental Barriers

This refers to physical limitations like noise, technology, etc. (e.g. the broken smartboard speaker in Titanium)

Physiological Barriers

This refers to physical maladies or conditions in the person. (e.g. deafness)

Emotional or Psychological Barriers

This can occur due to a lack of trust, fear of vulnerability, or difficulty in understanding, and prevents people from fully expressing their emotions.

Cultural Barriers

This occurs due to cultural differences (Kinship or Family Relations, Sexuality or Gender, Religion, Cultural Taboos, Dress Codes, and Food and Eating Habits.)

Aristotle’s Model

This is a linear communication model which is mainly used for public speaking.

Lasswell’s Model

This is a linear model developed by Harold Lasswell, and is mainly used for spreading propaganda.

Shannon and Weaver’s Model

This is a linear model developed by Claude Shannon and Warren Weaver, mainly modeled after the Bell Telephone.

Schramm’s Model

This is an interactive model developed by Wilbur Schramm where the sender and the receiver take turns communicating.

Berlo’s SMCR Model

This is a linear model developed by David Berlo, and it is the simplest communication model, the acronym stands for Source-Message-Channel-Receiver.

Wood’s Transactional Model

This is a transactional model developed by Julia Wood, and it focuses more on the shared experiences and relationships of the two communicators.