What is communicaton ? Communication (from Latin communicare, meaning "to share"or "to be in relation with") is "an...
What is communicaton ?
Communication (from Latin communicare, meaning "to share"or "to be in relation with") is "an apparent answer to the painful divisions between self and other, private and public, and inner thought and outer word." As this definition indicates, communication is difficult to define in a consistent manner, because it is commonly used to refer to a wide range of different behaviors, or to limit
Interpersonal and Group Communication
Part A: Interpersonal Communication
This part of this course will study definitions of interpersonal communication, nature and definition of dyadic communication, development and deterioration of relationship, relationship theories, ways to improve interpersonal communication skills, verbal and nonverbal dimensions, theories of interpersonal communication, theories of persuasion, learning theories, interpersonal attraction, apprehension and assertiveness, fidelity of communication, communication credibility.
Part B: Group Communication
This part will discuss the types, procedures and formats of group communication, members and leaders in group communication, conflict management, nature and approaches to organizational communication, communication networks and communication flow in organization.
Topics to be Covered:
1. Definitions of interpersonal communication
2. Nature and definition of dyadic communication
3. Development and deterioration of relationship
4. Relationship theories
5. Ways to improve interpersonal communication skill
6. Verbal and nonverbal dimensions
7. Theories of interpersonal communication,
8. Theories of persuasion,
9. Learning theories,
10. Interpersonal attraction,
11. Apprehension and assertiveness,
12. Fidelity of communication,
13. The types, procedures and formats of group communication,
14. Members and leaders in group communication,
15. Conflict management,
16. Nature and approaches to organizational communication,
17. Communication networks and communication flow in organization
Definition
The term ‘Inter’ refers to between, middle or among. Interpersonal communication is the process of exchange of information, ideas and feelings between two or more people through verbal or non-verbal methods.
Interpersonal communicators make-
Ø Make personal contact
Ø Build connection
Ø Establish relationship
Ø It occurs whenever we interact with others for conveying any message.
Types
1. Two ways dyadic communication
Ø It takes place between two persons whose role frequently changes as source and receiver
Ø It occurs significantly in our personal, social and professional life
Ø Participants can know each other’s intensively.
Ø Both have the similar interest on a particular issue
2. Triadic communication
Ø Involving a group of three closely related persons.
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