Lesson 2: Types of Communication

Communication
-the exchange of thoughts, ideas,
concepts, and views between or among two
or more people, so various contexts come
into play

-takes on different contexts resulting in

people having different views on
communication types
Context
-the circumstance or environment in
which communication takes place

-this may include the physical or actual

setting, the value positions of a
speaker/listener, the relevance or
appropriateness of a message conveyed,
and groupings of people that constitute a
communication situation
Context of Communication
-may be physical, cultural, social, and
psychological in nature
Factors surrounding the Context
• Communication Mode
• Context
• Purpose and Style
Types of Communication According to
Mode
• Verbal
• Non-verbal
• Visual
Verbal
-encompass the use of language and
words

Non-Verbal
-the use of facial expressions, gestures
and bodily movement
 Functions of Non-Verbal
Communication
1. Nonverbal communication conveys
meaning
2. Nonverbal communication influences
others
3. Nonverbal communication regulates
conversational flow
4. Nonverbal communication affects
relationships
5. Nonverbal communication expresses our
identities
 Kinds of Non-Verbal Communication

1. Paralanguange/Vocalics- is about
“how” something is said, not what is said

2. Kinesics (body language)-deals with

physical movement. This includes facial
expressions, gestures, and posture.

*Gesture-are body movements that

emphasize one intended meaning conveyed
verbally
 Types of Gestures

1. Descriptive gestures-help clarify the

meaning of a verbal message
2. Emphatic gestures-emphasize the
meaning of what is being said
3. Suggestive gestures- refers to symbols
of ideas and emotions
4. Prompting gestures-used to elicit a
desired response from the listeners.
3. Haptics-is the study of communication
by touch
4. Proxemics-refers to the study of how
space and distance influence
communication
5. Chronemics-deals with how time is used
as an element of communication

6. Artifacts-physical objects that we can

use for communication purposes
7. Silence-the absence of sounds
Visual Communication
-the type of communication that uses
visuals to convey information and/or
messages
-signs, symbols, imagery, maps, graphs,
charts, diagrams, photos, drawings or
illustrations and even various forms of
electronic communication
Types of Communication According to
Context
 Types of Communication According to
Context
1. Intrapersonal Communication
-came from the Latin prefix intra- that
means within or inside
-means talking to oneself, self talk, inner
talk, inner monologue, or inner dialogue
2. Interpersonal Communication
-came from the Latin prefix inter- that
means between, among together

-an interactive exchange

Types of Interpersonal Communication

a. Dyadic Communication
-conversation between one speaker and
one listener
b. Small Group Communication
-Requires from 3-15 people to study an
issue, discuss a problem, and come up with
a solution or plan

c. Public communication
-One speaker addresses many listeners,
collectively known as an audience
3. Extended Communication
-involves the use of electronic media
4. Organizational communication
-Refers to the interaction of members
along the links in an organizational
structure.
Types of Organizational Structure:
• Formal
-allows communication to take place via
designated channels of message flow
between positions
• Informal
-comes from unofficial channels of
message flow
Organizational Culture
-dictates the behavior that an employee
should possess
 Four Approaches in Organizational
Structure
1. Downward Communication
2. Upward Communication
3. Horizontal Communication
4. Crosswise Communication
5. Intercultural Communication
-communication between or among
people having different linguistic, religious,
ethnic, social, and professional
backgrounds
 Types of Communication According to
Purpose and Style
1. Formal Communication
-employs formal language delivered
orally or in written form

2. Informal Communication
-does not employ formal language