Definitions
"Communication means that information is passed from one place to another"
-Miller(1951)-
"Communication is act of making something known to other to creat understanding"
-Oxford Advance Learner Dictionary-
"Communication is the transmission/ interchange of facts, ideas, feelings or course of action"
-Leland Brown-
"Communication is transfer of information from one person to another person whether, or not it elicits confidence. But the information transferred must be understandable to the receiver"
-G.G. Brown-
"By the large, communication is a purposeful activity of exchanging information and meaning across space and time using various technical or natural means, whichever is available or preferred"
-Wikipedia-
So, The Communication is the process that enables us to learn about people through sharing experiences and passing information which is important in establishing and building relationship whether they are domestic, social, business or professional. Communication is a basic human right and essential to our quality of life as a special species. Communication is the essence of the human interaction and learning. The transmission of the message from sender to recipient can be affected by a huge range of things. These include our emotions, the cultural situation, the medium used to communicate, and even our location. The complexity is why good communication skills are considered so desirable by employers around the world: accurate, effective and unambiguous communication is actually extremely hard.
Categories of Communication,
Spoken or Verbal Communication, which includes face-to-face, telephone, radio or television and other media.
Non-Verbal Communication, covering body language, gestures, how we dress or act, where we stand, and even our scent. There are many subtle ways that we communicate (perhaps even unintentionally) with others. For example, the tone of voice can give clues to mood or emotional state, whilst hand signals or gestures can add to a spoken message.
Written Communication: which includes letters, e-mails, social media, books, magazines, the Internet and other media. Until recent times, a relatively small number of writers and publishers were very powerful when it came to communicating the written word. Today, we can all write and publish our ideas online, which has led to an explosion of information and communication possibilities.
Visualizations: graphs and charts, maps, logos and other visualizations can all communicate messages.
The Communication Process
A message or communication is sent by the sender through a communication channel to a receiver, or to multiple receivers.
The sender must encode the message (the information being conveyed) into a form that is appropriate to the communication channel, and the receiver(s) then decodes the message to understand its meaning and significance
Communication Channels
There are multiple communication channels available to us today. These include face-to-face conversations, telephone calls, text messages, email, the Internet (including social media such as Facebook and Twitter), radio and TV, written letters, brochures and reports. Channels can be categorized as synchronous (real-time communication) or asynchronous (delayed communication). Effective communication often involves choosing the right channel based on the message, audience, and context. Different channels offer varying levels of richness, allowing for different degrees of interaction and feedback.
Types of Communication,
Communication can be categories into different levels based on it's nature and in some cases based on the number of participants.
- Mass communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Intrapersonal Communication
- Group communication
- Organizational Communication
So this is the short description about communication. Effective communication fosters understanding, collaboration, and connection, playing a crucial role in personal relationships, business interactions, and societal dynamics. Elements like clarity, active listening, and feedback contribute to successful communication.