Lesson 2B: Elements of Communication Flashcards
The communicators — senders and receivers
Participants
The main point of communications
Message
the means of delivering the message
Channel
The response of the receiver which is completely optional
Feedback
Interrelated conditions that affect the message
Context
Types of context
Physical, Social, psychological, Cultural
the actual setting of the communication situation; includes the physical location, weather, time of day, noise level, etc.
Physical Context
This context consists of the place, time, environment, and distance
Physical Context
The relationship of the communicators
Social Context
the moods and feelings of the communicators
Psychological Context
The beliefs and norms of the participants
Cultural Context
Factors considered in cultural context
Gender
Age
Nationality
Social Status
Religion
Elements of Communications
Participants
Message
Channel
Feedback
Context
