ORAL COMMUNICATION

• speaker- source of information or message
• Message- information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions.
• encoding- converting the message into words, actions or other forms that the speaker understands
• channel- medium or the means in which the encoded message is conveyed
• decoding- interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver
• receiver- recipient of the message
• feedback- reactions,responses or information provided byt the receiver
• Context- environment where communication takes place
• barrier- factors that affect the flow of communication
• External/physical noise- any factor outside of the receiver that may distract the listener from understanding the speaker's intended meaning
• physiological noise- interferences related to the communicator's biological functions (when a communicator is sick)
• psychological noise- mental or emotional distractions that affect the accuracy of the message
• Semantic noise- involves ambiguous use of language, incorrect use of grammar, use of technical words unfamiliar to the receiver of the message
• Kinesics- body motions and position, how others perceive us, includes facial expressions
• Haptics- sense of touch to convey emotions
• Physical appearance- how people perceive us
• Artifacts- material things we wear to express our identities
• Proxemics- use of space or distance
• Environmental factors- elements of a surrounding
• Chronemics- use of time to reflect personal and cultural identities
• Paralanguage- vocal elements of communication
• Silence- associated with different meanings