Introduction to Communication
- Communication
has existed since the dawn of human civilization. It is a fundamental human activity that allows people
to share thoughts, emotions, ideas, and plans.
- Human beings
communicate to express feelings,
emotions, ideas, and experiences and to establish
relationships with others.
- Communication is the
process of exchanging information, ideas, thoughts,
or feelings between individuals or groups through symbols,
signs, words, or behaviors.
- Effective
communication should be clear, simple,
precise, and free from misunderstanding or ambiguity.
- Humans
communicate using verbal and
non-verbal symbols, both of which are essential for
interaction.
- Language is the most
vital tool in the process of communication; it allows us to share
knowledge and build social connections.
- Communication
involves the transfer and
sharing of knowledge, ideas, and attitudes among people.
- It is an exchange of meaningful information designed to
create understanding and cooperation.
- Communication
occurs through various channels,
including:
- Verbal: Spoken or
written language.
- Non-verbal: Body
language, gestures, tone, and facial expressions.
- Visual: Pictures,
charts, symbols, graphs, or digital media.
- The main components of communication are: Sender, Message, Channel, Receiver, Feedback, Context, and
Noise.
- Communication
is a two-way process involving
a sender (who transmits the
message) and a receiver
(who interprets it).
- It must be purposeful and goal-oriented, ensuring that
both sender and receiver share a common
understanding.
- A mutual code or language between the sender and
receiver is essential for successful communication.
- Feedback is a
critical part of the process as it confirms whether the message was
understood correctly.
- Communication
can be broadly categorized into:
- Mass
Media Communication – Reaching large audiences through radio, television,
newspapers, or the internet.
- Group
Communication – Targeting smaller audiences through discussions,
storytelling, or cultural performances.
Definition of Communication
The term ‘communication’ originates from
the Latin word ‘Communis’ or ‘Communicare’,
meaning to share. Thus, communication means sharing of ideas,
opinions, or feelings between two or more persons to achieve mutual
understanding.
Some
Standard Definitions
·
Leagans
(1961):
“Communication is the process by which two or more people exchange ideas,
facts, feelings, or impressions in ways that each gains a common understanding
of the meaning and intent of messages.”
·
Merriam-Webster
Dictionary:
“Communication is the act or process of exchanging, expressing, or
conveying information and ideas through speaking, writing, or gesturing.”
·
Oxford
Dictionary:
“Communication is the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings
or giving people information.”
·
Keith
Davis (1967):
“Communication is the process of passing information and understanding from
one person to another.”
·
Louis
A. Allen (1958):
“Communication is the sum of all the things one person does to create
understanding in the mind of another.”
·
Peter
Little (1972):
“Communication is the process by which information is transmitted between
individuals and organizations so that an understanding response results.”
·
Denis
McQuail (2005):
“Communication is the process of sending meaningful symbols between
individuals or groups to influence and produce responses.”
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