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Let us examine communication and communication theory through the following viewpoints: Mechanistic - The mechanistic view point says that communication is simply the transmission of information from the first party to the second party.
Jul 18, 2023 · We start by reviewing some basics of communication theory which apply to all communication, such as how communication works, perception, verbal and nonverbal communication, diversity, listening, and disclosure.
Communication is not simply one more thing that happens in personal and professional life; it is the very means by which we produce our personal relationships and professional experiences—it is how we plan, control, manage, persuade, understand, lead, love, and so on.
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Communication theory emphasizes its symbolic and social process aspects as seen from two perspectives—as exchange of information (the transmission perspective), and as work done to connect and thus enable that exchange (the ritual perspective). [2]
Sep 19, 2018 · ‘We now have three perspectives: (a) the first-person perspective proper (non-reflective), (b) the third-person perspective on one’s own first-person experiences (reflective, introspective), and (c) the third-person perspective on other minds and external objects (including brains and behaviors).
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After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following: Analyze a definition of communication, articulating the definition’s level of observation, intentionality, and normative judgment. Identify the various contexts in which communication takes place. Describe the nature of communication competence.
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Theories allow us to organize and understand communication experiences, select communication behavior to study, broaden our understanding of human communication, predict and control communication situations, challenge current social and cultural relationships, and offer new ways of thinking and living.
