Models and Forms of Communication

Models of Communication

Linear/Transmission Model 

communication is considered one way process where sender is the only one who sends message and receiver doesn't give feedback or response. The message signal is encoded and transmitted through channel in presence of noise. The sender is more prominent in linear model of communication. 

Interactive Model

whenever a source sends a message to a receiver (source), he/she encodes the message first. The encoded message is then received by the receiver where it is decoded to get the original information. Again, the receiver acts as a source, encodes another message (also knows as a feedback) and sends it back to the sender.

Transactional Model

Instead of labeling participants as senders and receivers, the people in a communication encounter are referred to as communicators. Unlike the interaction model, which suggests that participants alternate positions as sender and receiver, the transaction model suggests that we are simultaneously senders and receivers. 

Forms of Communication

Verbal communication

refers to the use of sounds and language to relay a message. It serves as a vehicle for expressing desires, ideas and concepts and is vital to the processes of learning and teaching. In combination with nonverbal forms of communication, verbal communication acts as the primary tool for expression between two or more people.

Nonverbal communication

anything besides words, such as gestures, actions, facial expressions, body language and other aspects of your physical appearance, that, when seen, communicate something.

Written communication

refers to messages that are transmitted to receivers in writing. 

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION

1.Intrapersonal communication - communicating with oneself

2. Interpersonal communication - communication between a small group of individuals, typically in a face-to-face setting, where participants engage in a minimally restricted dialogue with each other.

2.1Dyadic Communication- communication between two people

2.2 Small Group Communication - communication between people involved in a group where coalitions can form

3. Public Communication - communication by one or more people to a large group of people

4. Mass Communication - communication transmitted to large, wide-spread audiences via technology 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkwAJmnS0Oo

http://www.livestrong.com/article/150573-what-is-verbal-communication/

http://study.com/academy/lesson/types-of-communication-interpersonal-non-verbal-written-oral.html

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