First Semester

Question 1

Nature of Communication

Answer 1

1) Communication is a (step by step) process

2) Communication occurs between two or more people

3) Communication can be expressed with words actions or both at the same time

Question 2

9 Elements of Communication

Answer 2

1) Message: information, ideas, thoughts needed to be delivered

2) Speaker/ Sender: source of information

3) Receiver: the one who receives the message

4) Feedback: reaction, information response provided by the receiver

5) Encoding: converting the message into words actions or any form

6) Decoding: interpreting

7) Channel: ways communication is being sent, mediums

8) Context: environment where communication takes place

9) Barrier: hinders the message, stops communication

Question 3

Definition of Communication

Answer 3

Communication is the process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, context, media, and cultures.

Question 4

Communication isa process of passing information and understanding from one person to another.

Answer 4

Keith Davis

Question 5

Communication is the exchange of facts, ideas, or emotions by two or more people

Answer 5

Kantz & O’donell

Question 6

Communication is the process by which information is transmitted between individuals/organizations so an understanding response results.
- Transmission of information
- Reception
- Understanding response

Answer 6

Peter Little

Question 7

Steps of Communication

Answer 7

1) The speaker generates an idea

2) The speaker encodes an idea and turns it into words or actions

3) The speaker transmits or sends out the message

4) The receiver gets the message.

5) The receiver decodes or interprets the message.

6) The receiver sends or promotes feedback.

Question 8

What is the significance of Model of Communication?

Answer 8

Model of Communication simplifies the process by providing visual representation of communication.

Question 9

Example of a Model of Communication

Answer 9

Context

Speaker → message → encoding → channel → Receiver → decoding → feedback

Barrier

Made by: Ma’am Johanna Faith Oira

Question 10

Shannon Weaver Model

• A mathematical theory
• Bell system technical journal
• intended to capture communication using telephone and radio transmission
• is considered the Mother of all communication models

Answer 10

Shannon Weaver Model (1948), Claude Elwood Shannon & Warren Weaver

Question 11

information source

Answer 11

producer of messages

Question 12

transmitter

Answer 12

encoder of the messages to signals

Question 13

channels

Answer 13

signals adapted for transmission

Question 14

receiver

Answer 14

decodes the signal into messages

Question 15

destination

Answer 15

acts as a receiver

Question 16

noise source

Answer 16

serves as barrier

Question 17

• two way process
• includes feedback
• interactive model
• more collaborative exchange of information between communicators

Answer 17

Transactional Model of Communication:

Question 18

communicator(s)

Answer 18

does both the job of speaker and receiver