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Introduction to Oral Communication
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The Basics of Communication
Ever wondered why some conversations flow perfectly while others fall flat? Communication comes from the Latin word "communicare," which simply means "to share." That's exactly what you're doing every time you text, speak up in class, or even use body language.
The communication process involves five key players working together. The speaker creates and delivers the message, while the listener receives it. The message itself is built around three questions: why you want to say it, what you want to say, and how you'll say it.
Your channels are your five senses - ears, eyes, skin, mouth, and nose. These are the only ways messages can travel between people. Finally, the response shows whether your message actually got through, making it the speaker's only way to know if communication succeeded.
Pro Tip: If there's no listener paying attention, communication completely fails - even if you're speaking perfectly!
Communication Barriers: Types of Noise
Think about the last time someone was trying to tell you something important but you couldn't focus. That distraction you experienced is called noise - any barrier that messes up communication.
Physical noise includes all those sounds around you like construction work, barking dogs, loud music, or even air conditioners humming. Psychological noise comes from your mind - worries about money, crushing deadlines, or biases about the speaker can totally block your ability to listen.
Physiological noise involves your body's condition. Feeling sick, having a headache, or being too hot or cold makes it super hard to concentrate on what someone's saying. Semantic noise happens when you can't understand the actual words - maybe because of mispronunciation, unfamiliar phrases, or foreign languages.
Remember: Identifying these types of noise helps you become a more effective communicator by removing barriers before they ruin your message.
Classic Communication Models: Aristotle and Shannon-Weaver
Communication experts have created different models to explain how we share information. Aristotle's model was the very first one, focusing heavily on the speaker and message. What made it special was its emphasis on setting - the situation where communication happens.
Aristotle identified three key settings: legal (like courts where people defend themselves), deliberative (political assemblies like the Roman Senate), and ceremonial (celebrations for victories, leader memorials, and special occasions with speeches, tributes, and poems).
The Shannon and Weaver model is nicknamed the "telephone model" because it's based on how phone conversations get interrupted by static or noise. This model shows a crucial reality: the message you send isn't always the message that gets received.
Key Insight: Understanding these models helps you adapt your communication style to different situations, whether you're giving a class presentation or talking with friends.
Modern Communication Models: Schramm and White
Schramm's model, created by the "Father of Mass Communication," explains why conversations sometimes break down completely. According to Schramm, successful communication only happens when there's an overlap between the speaker's and listener's field of experience - basically, you need some common ground.
Think of it this way: if you're talking about the latest K-pop group to someone who only listens to rock music, you might struggle to connect. The more shared experiences you have, the easier communication becomes.
White's model takes a totally different approach by showing communication as circular and continuous - that's why it's called the "Cyclical Model." Unlike other models with clear starting points, this one shows that communication never really begins or ends.
White's biggest contribution was highlighting the concept of feedback. In his model, communication flows in a continuous loop: thinking leads to symbolizing, expressing, transmitting, receiving, decoding, monitoring, and back to thinking again.
Game Changer: White's model shows that you're constantly both sending and receiving messages, making every conversation a dynamic, ongoing process.
Understanding White's Cyclical Model
White's communication model stands out because it shows communication as an endless cycle rather than a straight line from speaker to listener. You can jump into this circular process at any point - whether you start with thinking, expressing, or receiving doesn't matter.
The model includes eight stages that flow into each other: symbolizing (turning thoughts into symbols), expressing (putting those symbols out there), transmitting (sending the message), and receiving (getting the message). Then comes decoding (interpreting what you received), monitoring (checking if it makes sense), and feedbacking (responding back).
What makes this model super practical is that it reflects real conversations. When you're chatting with friends, you're simultaneously thinking about what they're saying, planning your response, and giving feedback through facial expressions or comments.
Real Talk: This model proves that good communication isn't about taking turns speaking - it's about being an active participant who's always engaged in the process.
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Introduction to Oral Communication
Reigh<3
@reigh0fsunshine
Communication is way more than just talking - it's about sharing ideas, feelings, and concepts with others. Understanding how communication works will help you become a better speaker, listener, and communicator in school presentations, group projects, and everyday conversations.
The Basics of Communication
Ever wondered why some conversations flow perfectly while others fall flat? Communication comes from the Latin word "communicare," which simply means "to share." That's exactly what you're doing every time you text, speak up in class, or even use body language.
The communication process involves five key players working together. The speaker creates and delivers the message, while the listener receives it. The message itself is built around three questions: why you want to say it, what you want to say, and how you'll say it.
Your channels are your five senses - ears, eyes, skin, mouth, and nose. These are the only ways messages can travel between people. Finally, the response shows whether your message actually got through, making it the speaker's only way to know if communication succeeded.
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Communication Barriers: Types of Noise
Think about the last time someone was trying to tell you something important but you couldn't focus. That distraction you experienced is called noise - any barrier that messes up communication.
Physical noise includes all those sounds around you like construction work, barking dogs, loud music, or even air conditioners humming. Psychological noise comes from your mind - worries about money, crushing deadlines, or biases about the speaker can totally block your ability to listen.
Physiological noise involves your body's condition. Feeling sick, having a headache, or being too hot or cold makes it super hard to concentrate on what someone's saying. Semantic noise happens when you can't understand the actual words - maybe because of mispronunciation, unfamiliar phrases, or foreign languages.
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Classic Communication Models: Aristotle and Shannon-Weaver
Communication experts have created different models to explain how we share information. Aristotle's model was the very first one, focusing heavily on the speaker and message. What made it special was its emphasis on setting - the situation where communication happens.
Aristotle identified three key settings: legal (like courts where people defend themselves), deliberative (political assemblies like the Roman Senate), and ceremonial (celebrations for victories, leader memorials, and special occasions with speeches, tributes, and poems).
The Shannon and Weaver model is nicknamed the "telephone model" because it's based on how phone conversations get interrupted by static or noise. This model shows a crucial reality: the message you send isn't always the message that gets received.
Key Insight: Understanding these models helps you adapt your communication style to different situations, whether you're giving a class presentation or talking with friends.
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Modern Communication Models: Schramm and White
Schramm's model, created by the "Father of Mass Communication," explains why conversations sometimes break down completely. According to Schramm, successful communication only happens when there's an overlap between the speaker's and listener's field of experience - basically, you need some common ground.
Think of it this way: if you're talking about the latest K-pop group to someone who only listens to rock music, you might struggle to connect. The more shared experiences you have, the easier communication becomes.
White's model takes a totally different approach by showing communication as circular and continuous - that's why it's called the "Cyclical Model." Unlike other models with clear starting points, this one shows that communication never really begins or ends.
White's biggest contribution was highlighting the concept of feedback. In his model, communication flows in a continuous loop: thinking leads to symbolizing, expressing, transmitting, receiving, decoding, monitoring, and back to thinking again.
Game Changer: White's model shows that you're constantly both sending and receiving messages, making every conversation a dynamic, ongoing process.
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Understanding White's Cyclical Model
White's communication model stands out because it shows communication as an endless cycle rather than a straight line from speaker to listener. You can jump into this circular process at any point - whether you start with thinking, expressing, or receiving doesn't matter.
The model includes eight stages that flow into each other: symbolizing (turning thoughts into symbols), expressing (putting those symbols out there), transmitting (sending the message), and receiving (getting the message). Then comes decoding (interpreting what you received), monitoring (checking if it makes sense), and feedbacking (responding back).
What makes this model super practical is that it reflects real conversations. When you're chatting with friends, you're simultaneously thinking about what they're saying, planning your response, and giving feedback through facial expressions or comments.
Real Talk: This model proves that good communication isn't about taking turns speaking - it's about being an active participant who's always engaged in the process.
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
I think it’s very much worth it and you’ll end up using it a lot once you get the hang of it and even after looking at others notes you can still ask your Artificial intelligence buddy the question and ask to simplify it if you still don’t get it!!! In the end I think it’s worth it 😊👍 ⚠️Also DID I MENTION ITS FREEE YOU DON’T HAVE TO PAY FOR ANYTHING AND STILL GET YOUR GRADES IN PERFECTLY❗️❗️⚠️
Thomas R
iOS user
Knowunity is the BEST app I’ve used in a minute. This is not an ai review or anything this is genuinely coming from a 7th grade student (I know 2011 im young) but dude this app is a 10/10 i have maintained a 3.8 gpa and have plenty of time for gaming. I love it and my mom is just happy I got good grades
Brad T
Android user
Not only did it help me find the answer but it also showed me alternative ways to solve it. I was horrible in math and science but now I have an a in both subjects. Thanks for the help🤍🤍
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
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Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
I found this app a couple years ago and it has only gotten better since then. I really love it because it can help with written questions and photo questions. Also, it can find study guides that other people have made as well as flashcard sets and practice tests. The free version is also amazing for students who might not be able to afford it. Would 100% recommend
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THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
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This app is phenomenal down to the correct info and the various topics you can study! I greatly recommend it for people who struggle with procrastination and those who need homework help. It has been perfectly accurate for world 1 history as far as I’ve seen! Geometry too!
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