lesson 2 Flashcards
́refers to the environment or setting in which communication takes
place, which includes elements like the participants, the physical
setting, the psychological environment, and the cultural backdrop.
Context in Communication
process shapes the meaning,
interpretation, and effectiveness of the encoded messages
transmitted between the sender and the receiver.
Context in Communication
Messages may be interpreted differently depending on when
they are delivered.
Temporal Context
encompasses the timing of
the message delivery and the sequence of events.
Temporal Context
- Refers to the timing of communication, including the time of
day, the sequence of events, or the historical context.
Temporal Context
The social status, power dynamics, and general sentiments
between communicators influence their message delivery,
reception, and interpretation.
Social-Psychological Context
refers to the climate and environment of a communication
interaction shaped by interpersonal communication,
relationships, status distinctions, norms, and roles.
Social-Psychological Context
The dominant cultural context in the situation will impact the
communication styles expected in the situation.
Cultural Context
emphasizes explicit communication,
where meaning is primarily derived from the spoken or written
word.
Low context culture:
relies heavily on implicit communication
and non-verbal cues, with meaning often embedded in the
social context.
High context culture:
refers to the actual location and environment where
communication takes place, and includes the presence or
absence of physical stimuli.
Physical Context
refers to the shared beliefs, values, norms, and behaviors of
the people within the communicating group.
Cultural Context
refers to the societal structures and systems within which the
communication occurs.
Social Context
This type of context has a significant influence on the
communication process as certain environments and
surroundings can directly impact how messages are sent,
received, and interpreted.
Physical Context
this isn’t about cultural values but social rules, but the concepts
are interlinked.
Social Context
society’s structures and systems could include family units, peer groups, organizations, societies, and even broader social-
economic systems.
Social Context
communication refers to the background,
circumstances, or events in the past that influence the
understanding and interpretation of the present
communication.
Historical Context
The history of interactions and the nature of the relationship
between the communicators significantly affect the meaning
extracted from their communication.
Relational Context
Messages are often interpreted through the lens of prior
events and experiences, which impact the views and reception
of the receiver.
Historical Context
communication refers to the established
relationship and shared history between the communicators.
Relational Context
also affects how messages are presented.
Friends will communicate differently than strangers, and long-term
colleagues will communicate differently than newly-introduced
workmates.
Relational context
In fact, the established rapport, goodwill, and trustworthiness
based on prior interactions often dictate the manner of current
and future interactions.
Relational Context
refers to the intended goal or function of
communication.
Functional Context
The function can vary from giving or receiving information,
problem-solving, decision-making, persuading, entertaining,
expressing feelings, and so forth.
Functional Context
