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Definition/s:
 is simply the act of transferring information from one place, person or group to another.
 is more than simply the transmission of information. The term requires an element of
success in transmitting or imparting a message, whether information, ideas, or emotions.
 A communication therefore has three parts: the sender, the message, and the recipient.

The message,
usually in a The
The sender mixture of words recipient
‘encodes’ and non-verbal
communication. It ‘decodes’
is transmitted in it.
some way (for
example, in speech
or writing.) Three parts of communication.

Of course, there may be more

than one recipient, and the
complexity of communication
means that each one may
receive a slightly different
message. Two people may read
very different things into the
choice of words and/or body
language. It is also possible
that neither of them will have
quite the same understanding
as the sender.
In face-to-face communication, the
roles of the sender and recipient
are not distinct. The two roles will
pass back and forwards between
two people talking. Both parties
communicate with each other, even
if in very subtle ways such as
through eye contact (or lack of)
and general body language. In
written communication, however,
the sender and recipient are more
distinct.

Context is the circumstance or environment in which communication takes place.

* Different contexts can impact one’s communication. Each communication type is
governed by a particular circumstance. Thus, it is essential to pay attention to the
interplay of factors surrounding the context of communication which may be physical,
cultural, social, and psychological in nature. Communication may then be classified
according to: (1) communication mode, (2) context, and (3) purpose and style.

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION ACCORDING TO MODE

A message may be conveyed via these types: verbal – non-verbal and visual.
Though communication is often thought of as verbal, the non-verbal mode is equally
essential as it enhances one’s message.

1. VERBAL TO NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION

 2. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Visual communication, on the other hand, is the type of communication that uses visuals
to convey information and/or messages. Some examples are signs, symbols, imagery,
maps, graphs, charts, diagrams, pictograms, photos, drawings or illustrations, and even
various forms of electronic communication.

Some examples are signs, symbols, imagery, maps, graphs, charts, diagrams,
pictograms, photos, drawings or illustrations, and even various forms of electronic
communication. Some examples of electronic communication symbols or images are the
emojis, emoticons, and animations or gifs among others to convey the writer’s emotions
or clarify the intent of the message sender. These are achieved through mode or text.

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
ACCORDING TO CONTEXT
Communication may also be classified according
to context:
(1) intrapersonal; (2) interpersonal; (3) extended;
(4) organizational communication; and
(5) intercultural communication.
1. INTRAPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
The Latin prefix intra- means within or
inside. Intrapersonal communication then
means talking to oneself. Some label it as
self or inner talk, inner monologue, or inner dialogue. Psychologists call it with other
names such as self-verbalization or self-statement.
How these symbols are interpreted is
very crucial in visual communication.
There are some instances when visual
communication is classified under
non-verbal communication. Whatever
the classification is, note that this type
has now become pervasive in
communication. It is then important
that the receiver of the message is able
to decode the meaning correctly by
contextualizing the information
received.

2. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
As opposed to intra-, the Latin prefix inter- means between, among, and together. An
interactive exchange takes place as interpersonal communication takes place. However,
as it occurs, a transaction does not necessarily take place since it can only be a simple
interaction such as greetings, getting to know a person, or ordinary conversations that
happen between or among the interactants. This may occur in dyads or small groups,
also known as group communication.

A communication situation is interpersonal if it is meant to establish or deepen

one’s relationship with others. However, if the objective is to achieve
something at the end of the conversation, it becomes transactional. While the former is
characterized by less seriousness and formality, the latter is more formal and profound.
Whereas, interpersonal talks are meant for maintaining
social relationships, transactional talks aim to accomplish or resolve something at the
end of the conversation.