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Refers to the process of exchanging
information, ideas, thoughts, or feelings
between individuals or groups through
various means such as speech, writing,
gestures, or other forms of expression
Communication
Types of Communication
Verbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication
Written Communication
Visual Communication
Involves the use of spoken or written words
to convey a message. It is the most direct
and explicit form of communication.
Examples:
*Face-to-face conversations, telephone calls,
video calls, presentations, speeches,
interviews.
Verbal Communication
Involves the transmission of messages
without the use of words. It includes body
language, facial expressions, gestures,
posture, and other nonverbal cues.
Examples:
Eye contact, hand movements, facial
expressions, body language, tone of
voice, gestures.
Nonverbal Communication
Involves the use of written words to convey
information. It is a formal and structured
form of communication that allows for
documentation and reference.
Examples:
* Emails, letters, reports, memos, essays,
articles, text messages.
Written Communication
Involves the use of visual elements, such as
images, charts, graphs, or videos, to convey
information. It enhances understanding by
presenting information in a visual format.
Examples:
Infographics, charts, graphs, presentations,
videos, diagrams, symbols
Visual Communication
Types of Non-Verbal Communication
Paralanguage
Oculesics
Kinesics
Appearance / Artifacts
Proxemics
Olfactics
Chronemics
Include attributes of the
voice that accompany the
words we say:
vocal quality
pitch
tempo
volume
juncture.
Paralanguage
- Involves the study of eye
behavior, including eye
contact, gaze, and pupil
dilation. - eye movements and
expressions can convey
emotions, interest, or
attentiveness
Oculesics
Commonly knows as language of body
- Is the study of body
movements as a form of
communication. - it includes facial expressions,
posture, and gestures.
Kinesics
Commonly knows as language of looks and objects
- refer to the way a person presents themselves, including clothing, accessories, grooming, and other personal belongings.
- these aspects contribute to the overall impression and can convey information about identity, status, or culture.
Appearance / Artifacts
Commonly knows as language of space
- study of how people use and perceive personal space.
- it includes the concepts of intimate space, personal space, social space, and public space, influencing communication and
relationships
Proxemics
Commonly knows as language of touch
- study of touch as a form of communication.
- touch can convey emotions, warmth, empathy, or various
social messages depending on
the context and cultural
norms
Haptics
Commonly knows as language of smell
- pertains to the sense of smell and its role in communication.
- scents and odors can evoke emotions, trigger memories, or convey information about the
environment
Olfactics
Commonly knows as language of time
- deals with the use of time in communication.
- it includes considerations such
as punctuality, the speed of speech, and the organization of time in different cultures
Chronemics