Lesson 1 | Oral Communication | Nature and Elements of Communication
Summary
TLDRTeacher Marky's video script delves into the intricacies of effective oral communication. It defines communication as a dynamic, systemic process involving sharing and conveying messages across various channels and cultures. The script outlines key characteristics like being irreversible and proactive, and highlights the importance of symbolic interaction and individual interpretation. The nine elements of communication, including the speaker, message, encoding, channel, decoding, and feedback, are discussed, along with the impact of context and barriers on successful communication. The video encourages viewers to reflect on their own experiences with smooth or challenging communication.
Takeaways
- π£οΈ Communication is the process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across various channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
- π The nature of communication is dynamic, ever-changing and moving, influenced by people, situations, language, and other elements.
- π Communication is systemic, consisting of interrelated parts and elements that work together to form a whole.
- π₯ It involves stakeholders or communicators, emphasizing the importance of both the sender and receiver in the communication process.
- β³ Communication is irreversible; once a message is sent, it cannot be taken back, highlighting the importance of careful messaging.
- π‘ Proactive communication is influenced by an individual's physical, psychological, emotional, and mental state, affecting their decision to communicate.
- π Communication is symbolic interaction, using language and symbols to convey meaning.
- π§ Meaning in communication is individually construed, with interpretation influenced by personal experiences, beliefs, attitudes, values, and culture.
- π Successful communication relies on nine key elements: the speaker, message, encoding, medium/channel, decoding, feedback, context, barriers, and noise.
- π The context of communication is crucial, as it can affect the approach needed and the smoothness of the communication process.
- π§ Barriers such as noise and connectivity issues can disrupt communication, making it essential to consider and mitigate these factors for effective communication.
Q & A
What is the origin of the word 'communication' according to the script?
-The word 'communication' comes from the Latin word 'communis', which means working together.
What does McCormack define communication as in 2014?
-McCormack defines communication as the process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures.
What are the key characteristics of communication mentioned in the script?
-The key characteristics of communication are that it is dynamic, systemic, involves stakeholders, is irreversible, proactive, symbolic interaction, and that meaning is individually construed.
How does the script describe the communication process as a dynamic process?
-The script describes communication as a dynamic process because it is ever changing and ever moving, influenced by factors such as people, situations, language elements, and more.
What does the script say about the role of the speaker in the communication process?
-The speaker is the main source of information or the message, and they encode the message into words, actions, and other understandable forms for transmission.
What is the encoding process in communication?
-The encoding process is when the speaker converts the message into a form that can be understood by the recipient, such as words, actions, or other symbols.
What is the role of the channel in the communication process?
-The channel is the medium through which the encoded message is conveyed, which can be personal or non-personal, verbal or non-verbal.
What is the decoding process in communication?
-The decoding process is when the receiver interprets and makes meaning out of the message that has been relayed.
What is feedback in the context of communication?
-Feedback in communication is any reaction, response, comment, or suggestion provided by the recipient in return to the message.
How does the script define the context in communication?
-The context refers to the specific environment, condition, or situation where communication happens, which can affect the approach and flow of communication.
What are some examples of barriers to communication mentioned in the script?
-Examples of barriers to communication mentioned in the script include noise, such as a classroom full of talking students, and connectivity issues, like an interrupted telephone signal.
Outlines
π£οΈ Introduction to Communication
The video script introduces the topic of oral communication and its importance in daily life. The speaker, Teacher Marky, outlines the purpose of the video: to define communication, explore its nature, and explain the process and elements involved. Communication is described as a dynamic, systemic, and interactive process that involves sharing information across various channels and cultures. The script emphasizes that communication is ever-changing and involves multiple stakeholders who interpret messages based on their unique experiences and cultural backgrounds.
π The Elements of Communication
This paragraph delves into the specific elements of communication, starting with the speaker as the source of information. The message, which can encompass ideas, thoughts, feelings, or emotions, is encoded by the speaker into a form that can be understood by others. This encoded message is then transmitted through a chosen medium or channel, which may include verbal and non-verbal cues. Upon receipt, the message undergoes decoding by the recipient, who interprets and provides feedback. The context of communication is highlighted as a critical factor that can influence the effectiveness of the exchange. Barriers such as noise and connectivity issues are identified as potential disruptors to successful communication. The paragraph concludes by encouraging viewers to reflect on their own experiences with both effective and ineffective communication.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Communication
π‘Dynamic Process
π‘Systemic
π‘Stakeholders
π‘Irreversible
π‘Proactive
π‘Symbolic Interaction
π‘Individual Construal
π‘Encoding
π‘Decoding
π‘Feedback
π‘Context
π‘Barriers
Highlights
Communication is a dynamic process that is ever changing and involves various factors such as people, situations, and language elements.
The word 'communication' originates from the Latin 'communis', meaning working together.
McCormack's definition of communication as a process of sharing and conveying messages from one person to another across various channels and cultures.
Communication is systemic, consisting of interrelated parts and elements that form a whole.
Stakeholders in communication are the communicators or parties involved in the process, emphasizing the need for simultaneous sending and receiving of messages.
Communication is irreversible; once something is communicated, it cannot be taken back.
The proactive nature of communication is influenced by an individual's physical, psychological, emotional, and mental makeup.
Communication is symbolic interaction where language and symbols with assigned meanings are used to interact with one another.
Meaning in communication is individually construed, influenced by unique experiences, beliefs, attitudes, values, and culture.
There are nine key elements in communication, including the speaker, message, encoding, medium/channel, decoding, and feedback.
The speaker is the main source of information or message, which can include ideas, thoughts, feelings, or emotions.
The encoding process involves converting the message into words, actions, or other understandable forms.
The medium or channel can be personal or non-personal, verbal or non-verbal, and is crucial for conveying the encoded message.
Decoding is the process where the receiver interprets and makes meaning out of the received message.
Feedback in communication is any reaction, response, comment, or suggestion provided by the recipient.
Context is an essential aspect of communication, referring to the environment, condition, or situation where communication takes place.
Barriers such as noise and connectivity issues can affect the flow of communication and lead to miscommunication.
Successful communication requires all elements to interact smoothly and seamlessly for understanding and success.
Missing or overlooked elements in communication can result in failure to convey the intended message.
Transcripts
are you a student or someone who is
trying to learn about oral communication
or perhaps you're just curious to know
how a successful communication happens
hi
i'm teacher marky
and this video is perfect for you
[Music]
[Music]
communication is one of those things
that people find easy to talk about
because
well we communicate every day
we talk with our brothers and sisters
with our parents
and other family members friends or even
with ourselves
and we do this face to face
and sometimes virtually
that's how amazing communication is
today's short lecture will focus on
three things
the definition of communication
the nature of communication
and the process and elements of
communication
let's get started
for starters let's define communication
what really is communication
well communication has been defined by
various experts in the academic arena
but did you know that the word
communication actually comes from the
latin word communis
which means working together
one particular definition that stands
out is that of mccormack's in 2014
he's the gentleman on your screen
he says that
communication is the process of sharing
and conveying messages or information
from one person to another within and
across channels
contexts
media and cultures
so to better understand communication it
would be helpful to know its nature and
characteristics
according to various experts in the
communication field
communication has different
characteristics and nature
first off
communication is a dynamic process
meaning
it is ever changing and ever moving
factors such as people situations
language elements and many more may
contribute to such changes
next is
communication is systemic
it consists of parts and elements that
make up its whole
and all of these elements interrelate
with one another to make the system work
another characteristic is communication
involves
when i say stakeholders i mean
communicators or the parties involved in
the communication process
this simply means that in order for a
successful communication to happen
both the speaker and the receiver should
send and receive messages simultaneously
another important nature of
communication is that it is irreversible
if something has already been
communicated
communicators have no way to go forward
and they move from one specific moment
to the next
that's why we can't take back the words
that we've already said
next communication is proactive
how we interact with one another is
greatly influenced by our own physical
psychological emotional and mental
makeup
we decide whether we want to communicate
or not
next is
communication is a symbolic interaction
communicators use language which is made
up of symbols
which are assigned with many different
meanings
as humans we primarily use those to
interact with one another
and lastly
in communication
meaning is individually or uniquely
construed
each of us interprets what we see
read or hear differently
how we assign meanings is heavily
influenced by our unique experiences
beliefs attitudes values and culture
now that we know what communication
means
let's talk about its different elements
and how they work together to achieve
successful communication
generally speaking
communication has nine key elements
the speaker which is the main source of
information or the message
a message could be any piece of
information ideas
thoughts feelings or emotions that the
speaker wants to convey
the message then goes through the
encoding process in which the speaker
converts the message into words actions
and other understandable forms
the encoded message is then conveyed
through a medium or a channel
which can be personal or non-personal
verbal or non-verbal
once a channel has been decided and the
message has been sent to the recipient
the decoding process takes place
the receiver of the message interprets
and makes meaning out of the message
that has been relayed
in return the recipient provides
feedback
which could be any reaction response
comment or suggestion
another important thing to consider when
communicating is the context
this refers to the specific environment
condition
or situation where communication happens
different contexts require different
approaches
and there are instances wherein
communication does not and could not
flow as smoothly as the communicators
would want it to
imagine a student trying to listen and
understand a lecture being delivered by
his teacher in a classroom packed with
50 other students who are talking at the
same time
or
perhaps a telephone conversation being
interrupted by an intermittent signal
these factors affecting the flow of
communication are called
barriers noise and connectivity issues
are perfect examples of barriers
communicating with someone is as easy as
it is challenging
as shown in the illustration successful
communication
often requires all the elements to
interact smoothly and seamlessly to
achieve understanding and success
one
or a couple of elements missing or
overlooked could mean failure in getting
your message across
now i want you to look back and think of
a time when you've experienced smooth
and good communication
or bad or miscommunication
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