ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION

THE SENDER OR TRANSMITTER : This is the source-encoder who usually begins the process of communication. He gets the message ready and decides on the channel or medium to use.The transmitter takes a decision on the code to use and its management.For communication to be effective,
1.  the sender must have adequate information,
2. He must be able to present the information or message in forms that the receiver will understand,
3. He must use appropriate channel that will convey the message the decoder,
4.The message must motivate the receiver's self interest.

 THE RECEIVER- DECODER : The decoder receives the message or information.The decoder processes and reacts to the message.  The decoder must be ready to listen and participate actively in the communication process for it to be effective. Further more, the decoder and encoder must share similar knowledge or meaning of the message.

THE MESSAGE : The message of information is the major element in the communication process.The message is the idea, feeling ,opinion,thought, or attitude  which is transmitted to the decoder-receiver.It must be well-arranged with the appropriate symbols understandable to the receiver-decoder.An appropriate medium or channel has to be chosen to make the communication effective.

WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?

WHAT IS COMMUNICATION? 

Communication can be defined as the passing of information or messages from one person to another. Communication is the exchange of information among people or groups of persons. Communication, according to the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, “is the activity or process of expressing ideas and feelings or of giving people information”. Communication is the intercourse of words, letters, messages, interchange of thoughts or opinion. Communication is successful if the information has been received, understood, and adequate feedback has been sent. An infant starts communication with the first crying ( I am alive),then raising eyebrow, smiling and shaking fingers to communicate, even though the gestures are not spoken words. To communicate effectively therefore, the sender’s words must mean the same with that of the receiver. The word communication is derived from a Latin word (communis) which means “common”. The purpose of communication is to establish “commonness.”

 WHY DO WE COMMUNICATE? Human beings communicate in order : 1. To convey or pass information or ideas / messages to other persons; 2. To entertain people; 3. To teach people (didactic purposes); 4. To instruct or direct individuals; 5. To convince persons to buy one’s points of view. 

 THE PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION The elements of communication are: a) Sender ( or transmitter) of the message ( i.e the source encoder); b) Clear message; c) Appropriate medium or channel; d) Receiver (decoder); e) Feed back to confirm receipt or understanding.

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