Module 5:

Communication
and Its
Barriers
Models of Communication

Communication Barriers
What is Communication?
is the process of
exchange of
message where
there is an
involvement of
both sender and
receiver.
Source: Userlike
Elements of Communication

Figure 5.1 The Communication Process Model

Source:https://www.brighthubpm.com/methods-strategies/88239-building-a-better-communication-process-model-for-success/ Retrieved June 5, 2020
Elements of Communication
►creates the thought,
Sender idea, action, or emotion
that will be transmitted

►Also known as the

encoder
Elements of Communication
Message ►also known as the heart
of communication

►is the content that both

the sender and the
receiver want to convey
Elements of Communication

Figure 5.1 The Communication Process Model

Source:https://www.brighthubpm.com/methods-strategies/88239-building-a-better-communication-process-model-for-success/ Retrieved June 5, 2020
Elements of Communication
Message ►also known as the heart
of communication

►is the content that both

the sender and the
receiver want to convey
Elements of Communication
Receiver ►receives the thought,
idea, action, or emotion
that was transmitted by
the sender

►also known as the

decoder of the message
 Models of Communication
1. Linear Model

Examples:
✓ reading a newspaper/short story
✓ listening to a radio/song
✓ watching a news report/movie
 Models of Communication
2. Interactive Model
Examples:
✓ Human-computer
interaction
✓ Internet
✓ Social media
✓ Online shopping
✓ Chat rooms
 Models of Communication
3. Transactional Model
Example:
Two students are
talking about
their performance
task in English
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 Communication Barriers
1. Cultural Barrier
- happens when
both the sender
and receiver have
different cultural
backgrounds
 Communication Barriers
2. Language Barrier
- happens when
both the sender
and receiver have
difficulty in
understanding each
other’s language.
 Communication Barriers
3. Physical Barrier
- happens when
environmental
condition affects
both the sender and
receiver
 Communication Barriers
4. Physiological Barrier
- happens when
either the
sender or receiver
experiences
physical disability
 Communication Barriers
5. Psychological Barrier
- happens when
psychological state
(emotions,
attitudes, opinions,
etc.) affects both the
communicators
 Communication Barriers
6. Semantic Barrier
- happens when there
is difficulty of
understanding the
meaning of the
message in the
process of
communication