Speech Communication: Helical Model of Communication - (MAED ADVENTURES)

Summary

The helical model of communication, introduced by Frank E. Dens in 1967, is a continuous and accumulative process that starts at birth and evolves with experience. Like a helix, it spirals forward and back, modifying past behaviors with new learnings. This model emphasizes the non-repeatable and self-consistent nature of communication, though it has been criticized for its abstract nature and lack of variables. It offers a unique perspective on the dynamic interplay of communication throughout an individual's life.

Takeaways

• 🌟 The Helical Model of Communication was proposed by Frank E. Dens in 1967 to shed more light on the communication process.
• 🔍 A helix is a three-dimensional shape resembling a spring or DNA spiral, symbolizing the forward and backward movement in communication.
• 👶 Communication begins at birth and evolves continuously throughout an individual's life, as illustrated by the example of a child's development.
• 🌱 The model uses the metaphor of seeds and plants to demonstrate how all living entities start communicating from their origin.
• 🔄 The process of communication is described as accumulative and repeatable, with each stage building upon past experiences.
• 💡 Experience contributes to the unfolding moment in communication, emphasizing the absence of a fixed beginning or end, and the ongoing nature of learning.
• 📚 The model suggests that communicative experiences are non-repeatable events that shape an individual's self-consistency and social meaning.
• 🚫 A weakness of the model is its abstract nature, with too few variables, which may question its validity as a model.
• ❓ The Helical Model generates questions but does not provide many answers, leaving much to interpretation and further exploration.
• 🌐 The model distinguishes itself by lacking literal features or elements, focusing on the abstract dynamics of human communication.
• ❓ The model's abstract nature may lead to difficulties in applying it practically, as it does not offer concrete features for direct implementation.

Q & A

Who proposed the helical model of communication?

The helical model of communication was proposed by Frank E. Dens in 1967.

What is the helical model of communication used for?

The helical model is used to shed more light on the communication process, emphasizing its continuous and evolving nature.

What is the definition of a helix in the context of the helical model?

In the context of the helical model, a helix is a three-dimensional shape resembling a wire wrapped around a cone, similar to a spring or a DNA strand that spirals.

How does the helical model describe the communication process from birth?

The helical model describes the communication process as starting from the birth of an individual and continuing to the present day, evolving with each interaction.

What is an example of communication according to the helical model from the day of birth?

An example is when a baby is born, and the nurse rubs his back to make the child cry, which is a form of communication.

How does the helical model relate to the growth and communication of a plant?

The model suggests that seeds communicate their need for water and care to the gardener, and as a plant grows, it continues to communicate its needs for sunlight, water, and nutrients.

What are the strengths of the helical model of communication?

The strengths of the helical model include its representation of communication as continuous, repeatable, additive, and accumulative, with each experience contributing to the unfolding moment without a fixed beginning or end.

What are the weaknesses of the helical model of communication?

The weaknesses of the model include its abstract nature, which may not provide a clear set of variables, and its tendency to generate questions without offering many answers.

How does the helical model differ from other communication models?

The helical model differs from others by not having any literal features or elements, making it an abstract model that symbolizes the dynamics of human communication without a fixed structure.

What does the helical model suggest about the relationship between past behavior patterns and current communication?

The model suggests that current communication continues with modifications based on past behavior patterns, allowing for slight changes in body movements, pronunciation, or facial expressions as one grows older.

How does the helical model view the concept of learning in communication?

The helical model views learning in communication as an ongoing process, with all communicative experiences being non-repeatable events that contribute to the development of self-consistent and socially meaningful behaviors.