Communication is a term in our society that
many people use commonly, without knowing the true meaning of the word. So what is the definition
of communication? According to Gamble and Gamble communication is defined as, “the
deliberate or accidental transfer of meaning” (Gamble and Gamble, 2013, P. 4). More
than just a definition, what is communication? It is the speaking between
people, the gestures, the emotion shown, and even the lack of response to
something is considered a form of communication.
When communicating, there are different styles of doing so. The style is the type of communication, or the type of message being sent and received. The different styles of communication are:
Intrapersonal: communication with in one’s self (I talk, I
reason and I think with me) (Gamble and Gamble, 2013)
One way I communicate with myself is that I almost always question if my actions will result in consequences that are undesirable. Another example of intrapersonal communication is how I also try to calm myself down when I get upset by talking to myself to find the logic behind my issue.
One way I communicate with myself is that I almost always question if my actions will result in consequences that are undesirable. Another example of intrapersonal communication is how I also try to calm myself down when I get upset by talking to myself to find the logic behind my issue.
Interpersonal:
communication with in two people (dyadic: one to one communication) (Gamble and
Gamble, 2013)
An example of an experience that I have had with interpersonal communication is where I was talking to a friend about a relationship problem, and my friend responded with her input on the matter and gave me advice.
An example of an experience that I have had with interpersonal communication is where I was talking to a friend about a relationship problem, and my friend responded with her input on the matter and gave me advice.
Group: three or more people interacting (not just one
person speaking to the group)(Gamble and Gamble, 2013)
A group communication experience that I had was last spring when I did an honors project in Biology, where myself, three other students, and the teacher all collaborated to genetically identify the gender of burrowing owls. Every person in the group put in an equal amount of effort in the project, and we were all fluent on communication with each other.
A group communication experience that I had was last spring when I did an honors project in Biology, where myself, three other students, and the teacher all collaborated to genetically identify the gender of burrowing owls. Every person in the group put in an equal amount of effort in the project, and we were all fluent on communication with each other.
Public: one person face to face with an audience (public speaking) (Gamble and Gamble, 2013)
A public speaking experience that I had was with my 4-H group, when I was in high school. I was the president of the club so I directed all of the meetings and spoke outwardly towards the audience of other 4-H members, the club leaders, and club members' parents.
Mass: person or group communicating to a large
audience through a print or electronic medium. (Transmission of messages processed
by gatekeepers [editor to a paper, or self-editor for Facebook] before being
sent to audience) (Gamble and Gamble,2013)
An example of a form of mass media that I have experience with is the local news paper (yes I read the paper :-P ). It is a form of mass communication because it is put together and edited to be sent out to everyone in the community, that receives the paper.
An example of a form of mass media that I have experience with is the local news paper (yes I read the paper :-P ). It is a form of mass communication because it is put together and edited to be sent out to everyone in the community, that receives the paper.
Online: where all of the above can apply (we may be in a
“technopoly”, where technology monopolizes the thought world) (Gamble and
Gamble, 2013)
An experience that I have had with online communication is the well known website, Facebook. I upload photos, converse with others and am able to view the conversations that other people hold.
An experience that I have had with online communication is the well known website, Facebook. I upload photos, converse with others and am able to view the conversations that other people hold.
Web page created by: Emily Metler
Last Updated on: 6/9/14
Reference:
Gamble, T. & Gamble, M. (2013). Communication Works (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
Last Updated on: 6/9/14
Reference:
Gamble, T. & Gamble, M. (2013). Communication Works (11th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.