SAINT MICHAEL COLLEGE OF CARAGA

Nature, Process,
and
Functions
of Communication
How do you communicate with:
family members
best friend/s
classmates
special person/s
 Communication is a process
of sharing and conveying
messages or information from
one person to another within
and across channels, contexts,
media, and cultures.
 There is a wide variety of
contexts and situations in which
communication can be manifested;
it can be a face-to-face interaction,
a phone conversation, a group
discussion, a meeting or interview,
a class recitation, and many others.
Ø NATURE OF COMMUNICATIONØ
1. Communication is a process.
2. Communication occurs between two or
more people (the speaker and the
receiver).
3. Communication can be expressed
through words (verbal) actions
(nonverbal), or both at the same time.
 Ø ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION Ø
Communication is divided into
elements which help us better understand
its mechanics or process.
These elements are the following:
1. Speaker/Sender/Encoder
- the source of information or message
2. Encoding
- the process of converting the ideas
into words (verbal) or actions
(nonverbal) or into any form.
3. Message
- the ideas transmitted by the speaker
that is understandable to the receiver
4. Channel
- the medium or the means through
which the message is conveyed
whether face-to-face or with the use of
devices
·Visual channel - Facial expression, body language,
posture, gestures, pictures & written words, electronic
mails, mass media, etc.
·Auditory channel- Spoken words, sounds, telephone
or mobile communications, delivering audio content
(radio, voicemail), etc.
·Tactile channel - Touch sensations, therapeutic
touch, etc.
·Combined channel - Audio-visual media, consoling a
person with touch & spoken words.
5. Receiver
- the one who receives and interprets
the message of the sender
6. Decoding
- the process of interpreting the
message sent by the sender
7. Feedback
- the reactions or responses of the receiver to
the sender
- It is most essential element of the
communication process as it shows that the
receiver has understood the primary message
sent by the sender & the communication
process is now consider complete.
8. Context
- the situation where the
communication takes place

9. Barrier
- the factors that may hinder the
process of communication
 Ø PROCESS OF COMMUNICATION Ø
The process of communication is
illustrated in the diagram below.
 Ø FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION Ø
The different uses or functions of
communication are categorized into five.
These are:
1. Control (To influence the behavior of a person)
Example
Don't forget to e-mail me your documents.
Get first approval from HR before you can
take a leave.
2. Social Interaction (To mingle with
others)
Example
It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Smith.
Let’s be friends.
3. Motivation (To encourage)
Example
You can do it. Break a leg.
It is just a phase. You can get through it.
4. Emotional Expression (To express feelings and
emotions)
Example
I resent being part of this fiasco!
I can’t explain how grateful I am to your
undying support.
5. Information Dissemination (To obtain
and/or share information)
Example
DepEd announces the opening of classes in
August.
ABS-CBN went off air after a cease and
desist order from NTC.
 Let us have a recap!
Nature of Communication
Elements of Communication
Process of Communication
Functions of Communication
Do you think we can live without
communication? Why?
Please answer the Activity 2 in the LMS.
Follow the instructions given.
Thank You and God bless!