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Types of Communication Explained

This document outlines different types of communication according to mode, context, purpose, and style. It discusses nonverbal, visual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and mass communication. Communication mode includes nonverbal symbols and visual imagery. Context examines circumstances and environments, including internal dialogue, interactions with others, use of technology, work settings, and mass media. Purpose and style differentiate formal presentations from casual conversations.

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Types of Communication Explained

This document outlines different types of communication according to mode, context, purpose, and style. It discusses nonverbal, visual, intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and mass communication. Communication mode includes nonverbal symbols and visual imagery. Context examines circumstances and environments, including internal dialogue, interactions with others, use of technology, work settings, and mass media. Purpose and style differentiate formal presentations from casual conversations.

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TYPES OF COMMUNICATION ACCORDING TO MODE

 Nonverbal communication
-the type of communication that uses symbols other than words to transmit messages
-it includes gestures, body language, how we utter words, aspects of our environment that
influence meaning and objects such as jewelry, furniture, and clothing
 Visual communication
-is the type of communication that uses visual to convey messages.
-includes imagery, maps, charts, pictograms, drawings, and even various forms of electronic
communication.
-Advantage: catches readers attention

TYPES OF COMMUNICATION ACCORDING TO CONTEXT


Context – circumstance to the situation and environment wherein communication takes in. We consider
the physical or actual context. Can impact one’s communication
 Intrapersonal communication – within you
-inner monologue/talk or dialogue
-also known as self-talk or thinking and refers to the ways we communicate with ourselves.
-EXAMPLES: praying, talking to living things like plants, meditating
 Interpersonal communication - there must be an interactive action.
-transactional: must
-communication we have with other people
-builds relationship with others
-type of communication varies from highly impersonal to extremely personal. The degree to
which we communicate, or fail to communicate, with others influences how our relationships
with them develop, continue, or come to an end.
 Extended communication – involves use of electronic media
-may be expanded as to include tele, audio, or phone conferencing; videoconferencing; skype
calls and other technological means.
 Organizational context – refers to any working environment
-focuses on the rile of communication in organizational contexts.
-two types: Formal; (downward, upward, horizontal, and crosswise); Informal (grapevine)
 Mass communication – refers to any type of media that is used to communicate with mass
audiences.
-EMXAPLES: books, radio, films, computer, technologies, magazines, and newspapers

TYPES OF COMMUNICTION ACCORDING TO PURPOSE AND STYLE


 Formal communication - employs formal language delivered orally or in written form; lectures,
public talks or speeches, research, and project proposals; reports, business letters among
others.
 Informal communication – does not employ formal language. It involves personal and ordinary
conversations

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