This ppt discusses the elements of communication

1. THE PROCESS OF
COMMUNICATION

2. Definition
The actions or steps involved in
transmitting/conveying thoughts, ideas,
wishes, or emotions to others

3. Elements of Communication
 Sender/Encoder
 Message
 Medium
 Channel
 Receiver/Decoder
 Feedback
 Noise/Interference
 Environment

4. Transactional Model of
Communication

5. Transactional Model of
Communication
 Communication is ongoing and dynamic
 Participants simultaneously send and
receive messages.
 Elements of the communication process
are interdependent

6. Sender/Encoder
 The individual, group or organization who
initiates the communication.
 He/She encodes or translates information
into a message in the form of symbols that
represent ideas or concepts.

7. Message
 The symbols and signs which are actually
transmitted.
 All messages are carried by a channel.

8. Medium
 The immediate form which a message
takes.
 May be either oral, written, visual or body
language.
 For example: pod casts, letters, paintings
or facial expressions

9. Channel
 That which is responsible for the delivery
of the chosen message form.
 For example post office, internet, radio
and theatre.

10. Receiver/Decoder
 The individual, group or organization who
receives communication.
 He/She decodes or translates information
and derives meaning

11. Feedback
 The receiver’s response to the sender
 Allows the receiver to know how his/her
message has been received.

12. Noise/Interference
 This is anything that prevents the
message from being accurately received,
interpreted and responded to.
 May be internal or external

13. Environment
 The physical, social and emotional context
in which communication takes place.
 Can place expectations and constraints on
communication.

14. Types of Communication
 Nonverbal
 Verbal

15. Nonverbal Communication
Definition
Nonverbal communication is the act of
giving or exchanging information without
using any spoken words.

16. Factors of Nonverbal
Communication
 Vocalics
 Proxemics
 Artifacts
 Movement
 Time/Chronemics
 Five senses

17. Verbal Communication
Definition
Communication that is expressed through
words