1. Principles of Communication

2. Principles of Communication
Communication is a process
Communication is a system
Communication is both interactional and transactional
Communication can be intentional and unintentional

3. Communication is a process

4. Communication is a process
Because it involves a series of actions which are ongoing and is constantly changing.
The relationship of all the components at a certain time in a process of communication cannot be duplicated.
Communication is ever-changing and capable of making changes.
Communication takes place within a flow.

5. Communication is a system
A system is a combination of parts interdependently acting to form a whole.
If one part is not functioning properly, the other parts are affected.
Therefore in a communication, if one component is not functioning properly, the whole process is affected.

6. Communication is both Interactional and Transactional
The interactional and transactional nature of communication should be considered together.

7. Communication is interactional

8. Communication is transactional

9. Communication can be Intentional and Unintentional
When one communicate with another, s/he intends a certain specific message, with specific purpose and specific meanings.
Communication occurs regardless whether it is intended or unintended.

10. Types of Communication

11. Types of communication
Intrapersonal communication
Interpersonal communication
Small group communication
Organizational communication
Public communication

12. Types of communication
Mass communication
Mediated communication
Intercultural communication

13. Competency and skills in communication

14. Misconceptions about communication

15. Communication is a cure-all
Communication has the magical power to solve all problems.
The act of communicating does give any guarantee that problems will be solved.
Of course by communicating, we can reduce problems.
The most important thing in communication is the meaning of the message.

16. Quantity equals quality
What do you think?

17. Meanings are in the words they use?

18. The ability to communicate is inherent in us.
What do you think?

19. Communication is reversible
Can we?

20. Improving Communication Competence
Communication competence is the ability to engage in effective communication.
To be competent in communication, we need to have good understanding and good skills.
One of the skills is to be able to choose what is the best action in a particular situation.
Good communicators have a broad communication repertoire.

21. Ethics in Communication
Honesty
Respect
Concern for others
Open mindedness
Clarity
No manipulation or coercion
Would there be times when there is conflict in terms of ethics?

22. Please remember that there is also
THE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN US AND GOD

23. References:
Seiler, W. J (2008). Communication. Making Connections (7th ed). Boston: Pearson
Verderber . R.F and Verderber , K. S. (2005). Communicate ( 11th ed). Belmont : Thomson.
Tyler, S, Kossen, C., and Ryan, C (2002). Communication. A Foundation Course. Revised edition. NSW, AU: Prentice Hall
Hybels, S. and Weaver II, R. L (2004). Communicating Effectively ( 7th ed) .Boston: Mc Graw Hill