Code-Mixing, Code-Switching, and Dissonance in Communication
A code is a system of sounds, symbols, or signs used by a group of people to communicate with one another. A speaker should choose a code that his audience understands to communicate with them. In other words, to pass information or message to the listeners, the speaker should select a language that they know. …
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The Impact of Interference on Communication at Various Levels
Interference is anything that interrupts or causes obstruction, hindrance, or any phenomenon that makes communication impossible. Interference may not be destructive or deliberate sometimes, but at other times they cause distinct obstructions in communication. Hence, one must handle interference efficiently to have effective communication. Factors like human differences, cultural differences, social differences, and environmental differences …
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The Relationship between Communication and Language
Communication is the exchange of messages through a commonly understood code. Code, as used here, encompasses verbal and non-verbal codes. It is possible to communicate only with non-verbal means, without a particular language. But effective communication can only occur when verbal and non-verbal means are utilized. A language understood by all the parties is used …
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The Purpose of Communication
Communication is an essential aspect of life. Humans, for instance, may not be able to interact, solve fundamental problems, or make progress without communicating with one another. Hence the importance of communication cannot be trivialized. When humans communicate, they may be fulfilling one or more purposes. Some of these purposes are listed below. (A) To …
The Process of Communication
The process of communication includes the various activities involved in realizing effective communication. It is also called the elements of communication. These are the conception, source, message, encoding, channel, medium, receiver, feedback, and noise. (A) Conception Conception is the first stage of the communication process. It is the conceptual stage. At this stage, people form …
Forms of Human Communication
The forms of human Communication include Intra- Personal Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Group Communication, Organizational Communication, Public Communication, and Mass Communication. (A) Intra – Personal Communication Intra – Personal Communication is Communication within or with oneself. It makes use of all the sensory organs. This type of Communication takes the cognitive and perceptual process into cognizance …
Characteristics of Human Communication
Communication touches all aspects of human endeavor. It involves anyone and a lot of things. All professions are engaged in communication, and all living things communicate in one form or the other. Non–living things also communicate. Communication involves how humans behave in creating, exchanging, and interpreting messages. It manifests in verbal and non–verbal forms with …
Communication
Definition Communication can be defined in the following manner, (A) Communication is passing messages from the sender to the receiver. (B) Communication is passing information between individuals, groups, organizations, etc., using previously agreed symbols. (C) Communication is the process used by people to exchange information or convey their thoughts and feelings. (D) Communication is conveying …
Resources
Resources: Adeosun, A. (2015). UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH – THEORY & PRACTICE – A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH. Abiodun – Kinson Press Ent. Lagos, Nigeria. Aluko, J.O. (2019) SCHOLARS COMPANION ON USE OF ENGLISH. TERRY PUBLISHERS. Lagos, Nigeria.