Communication
The process of creating, transmitting, receiving and interpreting messages between a source and receiver. (Williams)
The exchange of thoughts, messages or information (American Heritage 3rd Edition)
Characteristics of Communication
| Intrapersonal Communication | with in one person | Interpersonal Communication | between two people |
| Small Group | groups up to 25 people |
| Large Group | groups of 25 or more |
| Organizational Communication | within business, administration |
| Public or Mass | special media directed to a large audience |
| International | involving cross cultures |
| Paralinguistics | variations in pitch, speed, volume and pauses that convey meaning |
| Kinesics | physical gesturing such as facial expression, eye movement and posture |
| Haptics | the communication of touch |
| Proxemics | the communication of space and proximity |
| Appearance | the alteration of physical appearance such as clothes, make up & jewelry |
| Chronemics | the effects of time on communication |
| Iconics | symbols used to convey meaning |
| Olfactory | the communication of smell |