Communication

Communication

1. WHAT IS COMMUNICATION

   • EXCHANGING INFORMATION
     • THOUGHTS /IDEAS/ MESSAGES/ FEELINGS BETWEEN SPEAKERS AND LISTENERS OR SENDERS AND RECIEVERS VIA SOME MEDIUM
   • WEIRD WAYS OF COMMUNICATION
     • Writing letters in the bottle --- Runner method--- Smoke or fire signals ---Whistled language--- Braille language ---Morsecode – dots and dashes ---Singing Songs--- music--- sounds---playing musical instruments ---Drawing, painting, Pictures, photographies Writing Poetry, prose Clothes – ---fashion ---Sky talking ---talking to the stars

2. FORMS OF COMMUNICATION

   • VERBAL
     • ORAL AND WRITTEN / FORMAL AND INFORMAL
       • WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
         • Letters, text messages, chat, e-mail The written form of communication requires a precise choice of words and stylistics, correct grammar and specific writing style. WC has permanent value, it can be read more times Visually-impaired people and the blind can read Braille and use special reading machines which convert written text into speech or Braille
       • ORAL
         • Does not require as much concentration as the written form does Speakers and listeners interact in real time It enables : asking questions, asking for more information, repetition of information, face to face speaking It contains many pauses and fillers (well, actually, you know, hmm, OK, etc.)- their overuse is sometimes disturbing Prosodic features of speech are: intonation, the speed of speech (tempo), pause, intensity of a voice, rhythm Oral language is accompanied by facial expressions, gestures, mime, body posture and overall appearance. we can guess real feelings or current mood of both : a speaker and a listener
         • Speakers and listeners interact in real time It enables : asking questions, asking for more information, repetition of information, face to face speaking It contains many pauses and fillers (well, actually, you know, hmm, OK, etc.)- their overuse is sometimes disturbing Prosodic features of speech are: intonation, the speed of speech (tempo), pause, intensity of a voice, rhythm Oral language is accompanied by facial expressions, gestures, mime, body posture and overall appearance. we can guess real feelings or current mood of both : a speaker and a listener
   • NON VERBAL
     • USING OF MIMICS OR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS AND GESTURES / BODY LANGUAGE / SIGN LANGUAGE / SYMBOLS
     • The main role is to keep the interest of listeners or receivers and support explanations NVC is very specific in different cultures Politicians, diplomats and business managers practice different social behaviour in accordance with the rules written in Diplomatic Protocol The deaf communicate via sign language which combines the movement of the hands, arms, fingers, body , mouth and facial expressions. This language can differ in different countries. Signs can be used e.g. in traffic, we speak also about signals Symbols are used in more meanings. We can use colours or things to symbolize some act or meaning, e.g. red colour can symbolize war, love, revolution, a rose is a symbol of love, yellow rose symbolizes jealousy, black is a symbol of evil or death

3. OTHER TYPES OF C...

   • Direct – face to face communication
   • Indirect – via various types of channels: telephones, contracts, messages, letters, songs, posters, pictures
   • Usage of language: formal, standard, polite words – in formal communication
   • Students–informal com., usually incorrect language, slang, jargon and sometimes swear words. Typical is breaking grammatical rules, leaving out words, using symbols