DISCIPLINES AND IDEAS IN THE APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES

Quarter II - Week 4 Processes and Methods in Communication

Communication is defined as the act of sending and receiving thoughts, ideas, and
feelings in such a way that the recipient understands the message in its intended form. As a
result, communication is viewed as a two-way process, with the feedback loop serving as the
binding force. It is possible to communicate verbally or in writing. Because of the need for
documentation, most official conversations are done in writing. The majority of casual
communications, on the other hand, are conducted orally. It is critical for the communicating
parties to ensure that the recipient understands the message and provides feedback in order for
effective communication to occur. When the receiver fails to offer feedback, the communication
loop is broken, and communication is no longer possible. When the recipient responds, however,
the communication is considered two-way, which is necessary for effective communication.
Three primary types of communication can be identified. Verbal communication, which includes
both spoken and written communication, is one type of communication. The second type of
communication is nonverbal communication, which includes body language and listening.
Verbal communication is defined as the process by which people orally express their
ideas, emotions, or feelings. It is often considered to be the spoken language. To improve verbal
communication, people utilize enunciation, word choices, pauses, tone, emphasis, and loudness.
The best example if it is the face to face communication/conversatuion.
Nonverbal communication makes up a significant amount of our daily interactions.
Gestures, facial expressions, and handshakes are all forms of nonverbal communication.
Inferring certain meanings is aided by deliberate body movements. Waving, using fingers to
represent numerical numbers, and pointing are some of the most prevalent gestures. The most
common form of nonverbal communication is facial expressions. Despite cultural differences in
nonverbal communication, it is worth noting that facial emotions for happiness, anger, sadness,
and fear are universal across cultures.
In order to ensure successful conversations, it is critical to adopt effective
communication methods. Due to a lack of adequate communication tactics, the management
overseeing the implementation of community policing is facing issues. As a result, the
management will achieve its goal by implementing successful communication strategies like as
seminars, face-to-face dialogues, gestures, active, passive, and reflective listening, and ensuring
that feedback is given to keep the communication loop open. Using booklets to educate the
public on the necessity of community policies is also a good idea.