PURCOM G1

• language

  • plays a crucial role in our daily lives.
  • system of communication used by humans.
  • serves as a bridge that connects individuals.
• Language is essential to human communication and plays a crucial role in our daily lives. Language is a system of communication because it provides a structured and organized way for individuals to express their thoughts, ideas, and emotions to others. It consists of a set of rules, vocabulary, and grammar that allow people to convey meaning and understand each other.
• communication comes from two (2) Latin words: ‘communis’, which means ‘common’, and ‘communicare’, which means “to share something”.
• Alexander (1984) stated that communication occurs when a sender expresses an emotion or a feeling, creates an idea, or senses the need to communicate.
• Communication can be defined as the process of transmitting information and common understanding from one person to another (Keyton, 2011).
• Verbal communication is any form of communication that occurs through spoken word.
• Nonverbal communication refers to any form of communication that is not transmitted through spoken word.
• Visual communication means the transfer of information to a person in a format that can be read or viewed.
• Written communication involves the use of words, sentences, and paragraphs in order to communicate.
• The communication process refers to the steps and components involved in the exchange of information between a sender and a receiver. Understanding the communication process may help you become a better communicator.
• Source – the sender who carefully crafts the message.
• Message – the meaning shared between the sender and the receiver.
• Channel – means by which a message is conveyed; may also be termed as the medium.
• The message or content is the information that the sender wants to relay to the receiver.
• Receiver – person who receives, comprehends, and interprets the transmitted message.
• Feedback – essential to confirm recipient understanding; maybe written, spoken or acted out.
• Environment – place, feeling, mood, mindset, and condition of both the sender and the receiver; physical setup of a location where communication takes place, including objects surrounding the sender and the receiver.
• Context – is all about what people expect from each other. We often create those expectations out of environmental cues.
• Context includes factors such as the location of the conversation, the individuals involved, and their expectations from each other. It is important because it helps us understand what to anticipate and how to interpret communication. We often rely on cues from our environment to form these expectations.
• Interference – barrier or noise that prevents effective communication.
• Kinds of Interference

  • Psychological Barriers
  • Physical Barriers
  • Linguistic and Cultural Barriers
  • Mechanical Barriers
• Psychological barriers – influences our mental condition.
• Psychological barriers in communication refer to internal factors that can hinder effective communication.
• Emotional barriers: having a strong emotions such as anger, fear, or stress. Having these emotions can cloud judgment, hinder listening, and lead to misinterpretation of messages.
• Low self-esteem or confidence: Individuals with low self-esteem or confidence may hesitate to express their thoughts or ideas, fearing judgment or rejection. This can hinder open and honest communication.
• Closed-mindedness: When individuals are unwilling to consider alternative viewpoints or new ideas, it can hinder open and constructive communication.
• Language barriers: If individuals do not have a strong command of the language being used, it can create difficulties in understanding and expressing ideas, leading to miscommunication.
• Lack of attention or focus: When individuals are distracted, disinterested, or mentally preoccupied, it can hinder their ability to fully engage in the communication process and comprehend the message.
• Physical barriers – environmental and natural conditions.
• Physical barriers to communication are factors that interfere with a conversation. They can materialize from the natural environment or be a product of human creation. The elements can prevent the sender from delivering a message to the receiver, or they can cause the receiver to misinterpret the message.
• Noise and environmental distractions: These can negatively affect communication. Noise can include other people’s conversations, traffic noise or anything that interferes with our ability to maintain focus. The environmental and natural condition also affects the communication process.
• Temperature: Temperature makes us unfocused on creating the message. If temperature of a place is too high or low, we fail to concentrate on the information we are sending. It promotes uncomfortable feelings which lead to environmental and physical barrier to communication.
• Linguistic and Cultural barriers – refer to challenges that arise in communication due to differences in language and culture.
• Language differences: When individuals speak different languages, it can create challenges in understanding and expressing ideas. Misinterpretation, confusion, and difficulty in finding appropriate words or phrases may arise.
• Language proficiency: Even when individuals speak the same language, differences in language proficiency levels can create barriers. Limited vocabulary, grammar errors, or accents may hinder clear communication.
• Cultural norms and values: Cultural differences in communication styles, norms, and values can lead to misunderstandings. Nonverbal cues, gestures, and body language may have different meanings across cultures, resulting in misinterpretation.
• Mechanical barriers – due to the tools or devices used for communication.
• Poor audio quality: When using tools like telephones or microphones with low-quality audio, it can be challenging to hear and understand the message clearly, leading to miscommunication.
• Weak or unstable internet connection: In online class, unstable internet connection can cause delays, freezes, or dropped calls, disrupting the flow of communication.
• Malfunctioning equipment: Technical issues with communication devices, such as a malfunctioning headset, faulty speaker, or non-responsive touch screen, can impede effective communication.