Definition

COMMUNICATION Elements

Functions

 Non-verbal Codes- wordless cues

NOTES Types of Non-Verbal Communication
 Kinesics- communication via body movements (Emblems: gestures;
Illustrations: accompany speech; affect displays: facial expressions;
regulators: shaking & nodding of head; adoptors: mannerisms)
 Proxemics- unconsciously structuring space to convey meaning
 Haptics- the use of touch
 Oculesics- refers to eye movement
 Olfactics- smell also conveys meaning
 Chronemics- the use of time
 Artifacts- dress and appearance and personal adornments also
communicate information about a person.
 Paralanguage- This includes volume, pitch, speaking rate and voice
quality.
B) Message Content. It is the material in the message that was selected by
the source to express its purpose.
C) Message Treatment. It refers to the choice of the communicator on how
he could transmit the message.

 Channel
- there are three meanings for the word communication channel in
communication; modes of encoding and decoding messages, message
vehicles, message carriers.
- this include words, actions or mass media channels such as print,
broadcast, audiovisual, electronic
 Feedback
- the receiver’s response to the information forwarded by the source.
There are two types: positive and negative feedback.
 Noise
- anything that interferes in the communication process between the
speaker and the audience. It may take the form of internal, external,
semantic and speaker- generated noise.

FUNCTIONS
1. Inform. To convey information to the intended audience by providing
instructions or directions, description of something or explanation.
2. Persuade. To convince our audience to agree with our position. We try
to convince them that that our side is better than their existing beliefs.
3. Entertain. To provide escape, joy and relaxation by providing inspiring,
engaging and enjoyable speeches.