Communication Diyah Ayu Amalia Avina M Si Introduction

Communication Diyah Ayu Amalia Avina M. Si

Introduction. . Communications is a broaden area Central of Human Life Pervasiveness, complexity, importance There are many definition to explain the meaning of communications The word communication is abstract and, like all words, possesses multiple meanings. Scholars have made many attempts to define communication, but seeking a single working definition may not be as fruitful as probing the various concepts behind the term. ” (littlejohn, 2005: 2 )

Definition of communication early definition : “The Process by which an individual (the communicator) transmits stimult (usually verbal symbols) to modify the behavior of other individu” (Carl I Hovland. 1948: 371)

Difinition of communication Communication means transferring messages from one to another and it has several forms such as intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and mass communication. (http: //communicationtheory. org/patterns-ofcommunication/)

Example of communication models http: //cicsworld. centerforics. org/? p=1148

components of communication process Context physical, social, chronological or cultural situation or circumstance. Every communication proceeds with context. The sender chooses the message to communicate within a context. Sender / Encoder - a person (individual, group, organization) who sends the message. A sender makes use of symbols (words or graphic or visual aids) to convey the message and produce the required response.

components of communication process Message key idea that the sender wants to communicate. It is a sign that elicits the response of recipient. Medium a means used to exchange / transmit the message. The sender must choose an appropriate medium for transmitting the message else the message might not be conveyed to the desired recipients. This choice of communication medium varies depending upon the features of communication.

components of communication process Recipient / a person for whom the message is intended / decoder aimed / targeted. The degree to which the decoder understands the message is dependent upon various factors such as knowledge of recipient, their responsiveness to the message, and the reliance of encoder on decoder. Feedback the main component of communication process as it permits the sender to analyze the efficacy of the message. It helps the sender in confirming the correct interpretation of message by the decoder.

components of communication process Noise the random and competing messages that may obstruct the intended communication Response Action or no action, feedback