Westley and McLein's Model of Communication

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  • In 1957 Westley and MacLean’s model of communication is proposed by Bruce Westley and Malcolm S. MacLean Jr
  • This model can be seen two contexts, interpersonal and mass communication. And the point of difference between interpersonal and mass communication is the feedback.
  • Communication begins only when a person receives message from surroundings. Each receiver responds to the message they received based on their object of orientation.
  • What is the Westley & MacLean Model of Communication?
    The Westley & MacLean Model of Communication analyses the communication between source and receiver,
  • The model can thus be viewed from two perspectives, interpersonal and mass communication.
  • Westley and Maclean communication model is Two Dimensional. It cannot account for multi dimensions
  • What model of Communication is this?
    Westley and McLeins Model of Communication