Natures of Communication Flashcards
What is the root word of communication?
latin word ‘communicare’, meaning ‘to share’ or ‘to common’
What is COMMUNICATION?
process of understanding and sharing information, when one speaks and the other listens
What are the NATURES of communication?
- process
- systemic
- communicators
- irreversible
- proactive
- symbols
- construed
How is communication a PROCESS?
doesn’t happen in isolation, many factors influence the process
Why is communication a DYNAMIC process?
it’s an interplay of various elements and is always changing
What does it mean for communication to be SYSTEMIC?
it occurs within various systems and jargons
What does each communication system have?
its own patterns, language, vocabulary, rules
What FACTORS could affect communication systems?
- upbringing
- generational expectations
- current relationship with the listener
- context
- cultural norms
Do CULTURES have their own systems?
yes, verbal and non-verbal
How do you know if the speaker and listener are COMMUNICATORS?
both speaker and listener actively and simultaneously construct meaning out of the conversation
What’s the difference between speakers and listeners, and communicators?
communicators can do both in a two way conversation
What does it mean for communication to be IRREVERSIBLE?
it’s impossible to take back what’s already said because the consequences immediately leave an impression on the audience
What’s the rule for speaking? (in terms of irreversibility)
think before you speak
What does it mean for communication to be PROACTIVE?
it involves taking control of the interaction rather than reacting
How can speakers be proactive?
by considering the audience when communicating
