"What is Communication?" (Key Differences)
Principles of Communication
Many people do not understand the full scope of communication. There are several principles of communication that make it what it is. First, communication is complex. Communication is not just about the exchange of messages. words and symbols are used, and then cultural and contextual assumptions are made. Communication is the process of using these arbitrary symbols to create and share meaning and assumptions. An example of one of these symbols is the dollar bill. In reality, it is simply a piece of green paper. Society has given it a certain meaning and value and that meaning is shared by everyone. Different cultures communicate differently whether it's through different languages or different symbols like the dollar or even gestures such as waving or nodding your head.
"What is Communications?" (Practical Management skills)
Another principle of communication is that it is a transaction. Communication requires a speaker that encodes a message and uses some form of channel or medium to send it to a receiver who interprets the message. The Transactional Model of Communication states that both parties act as the sender and the receiver simultaneously. Both of these parties are making a transaction of information. Communication also contains content and the relational level. Relationships are formed at any time that we communicate with someone. Even saying hello to the bus driver forms a fleeting relationship. During communication, this relational level is expressed usually nonverbally. An example of this is greeting a bus driver when getting on the bus. You know that you are not close with this person so the conversation doesn’t get much deeper than that.
Fields of Study/Work
"Various fields of mass communications" (Edu Advisor)
There are quite a few fields that Communication students can go into. One of the most interesting fields is Applied Communication. This is how Communication Theory and research can be relevant in addressing practical problems. One example of this is how to communicate emergency storm warnings to the areas affected in the most efficient and quickest way. Another area of communication study is Legal Communication. This field is about how communication organizes and creates meaning in a courtroom. An example of this is looking at how a lawyer can most effectively defend their client by convincing the jury of a certain thing. Areas of communication such as these are very important because of the level of effect they have in the real world. Another field of communication is Mediation and Dispute Resolution. This area is about how conflict is understood, managed, and resolved. This field of communications is broad and can be applied to many things. One example of this is mediating a dispute during a union strike. This can be very complicated and needs good communication in order to resolve the problem before anything bad happens. The communications field is very broad and pretty much all jobs incorporate at least some form of it. Those who are skilled in it immediately have an advantage over those who aren’t. This is why the study of communication and improving your communication skills are very important for succeeding in life.
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