L1 Communication Basics

• How is the digital age defined?


  The digital age is defined as the period starting in the 1970s with the introduction of personal computers and technology for quick information transfer.
• What does the Latin word 'communis' mean in relation to communication?


  'Communis' means common.
• What is the process of communication according to John Dewey?


  Communication is a process of sharing experience until it becomes a common possession.
• How does Edgar Dale define communication?


  Communication is sharing of ideas and feelings in a mood of mutuality.
• What is Aristotle's view on communication?


  Communication is a means of persuasion to influence others to achieve a desired effect.
• What are the main components of the communication process?


  The main components include context, sender/encoder, message, medium, recipient/decoder, decoding, and feedback.
• How does context affect communication?

  by being physical, social, chronological, or cultural.
• Who is the sender in the communication process?

  person who sends the message.
• What is the role of the message in communication?

  the key idea that the sender wants to communicate.
• What is encoding in the communication process?

  process of converting subject matter into symbols.
• What is the medium in communication?

  the means used to exchange or transmit the message.
• What factors affect the recipient's understanding of a message?

  The recipient's understanding depends on their knowledge, responsiveness, and the encoder's reliance on them.
• What is decoding in the communication process?

  the process of translating an encoded message into understandable language.
• Why is feedback important in the communication process?

  allows the sender to analyze the efficacy of the message and confirm its correct interpretation.
• What are the two main types of communication?

  Verbal and nonverbal communication.
• What is verbal communication?


  the exchange of information using words, both spoken and written.
• What are the important aspects of verbal communication?


  Important aspects include language, pacing, intonation, clarity, brevity, timing, and relevance.
• What is nonverbal communication often referred to as?


  Nonverbal communication is often referred to as body language.
• What elements are included in body language according to Duribleby and Brutan?


  Elements include gesture, facial expression, posture, gait, body space, touch, personal appearance, eye contact, sounds, and silence.
• What is symbolic communication?


  Symbolic communication involves verbal and nonverbal symbolism to convey meaning.
• What is metacommunication?


  Metacommunication is communication about communication to uncover deeper meanings.
• When is written communication the best method?


  Written communication is best when the communicator and recipient are beyond oral communication media.
• What is intrapersonal communication?

  Intrapersonal communication is language use or thought internal to the communicator.
• What is interpersonal communication?


  Interpersonal communication occurs among a relatively small number of people.
• What are the types of interpersonal communication?


  Types include dyadic, tryadic, and small group communication.
• What is public communication?


  Public communication involves communication between one person and several others.
• What is mass communication?


  Mass communication is communicating with a large number of people using mass media.
• What are organizational barriers to communication?


  Organizational barriers arise when duties and lines of authority are not clearly defined.
• What are psychological barriers to communication?


  Psychological barriers are internal issues that affect a person's ability to communicate.
• What are physical barriers to communication?


  Physical barriers are external factors that prevent messages from being heard or understood.
• What are mechanical barriers to communication?

  Mechanical barriers include the non-availability of proper machines and interruptions.
• What are perceptual barriers to communication?


  Perceptual barriers arise from a lack of common experience or knowledge of language.
• What are multimodal texts characterized by?


  Multimodal texts are characterized by the combination of five different modes of communication.
• What does the visual mode refer to?


  The visual mode refers to the images and characters that people see.
• What is the aural mode focused on?


  The aural mode is focused on sound, including music and tone of voice.
• What does the gestural mode refer to?


  The gestural mode refers to the interpretation of movement, including facial expressions and body language.
• What is the linguistic mode?


  The linguistic mode refers to written or spoken words and their organization.
• What does the spatial mode refer to?


  The spatial mode refers to the arrangement of elements in space.