Components of the communication process in academic, in professional and in civic perspective.

Introduction

Communication is the process of imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium. It can also be expressed as means of sending or receiving information, such as telephone lines or computers.

Components Of Communication

The following are the components of communication:

• Source.
• Message.
• Channel.
• Receiver.
• Feedback.
• Environment.
• Context.
• Interference.

The above are the components of communication.

1) Source

The source imagines, creates , and sends the message.the source encodes the message by choosing just the right order or the best words to convey the intended meaning, and presents or sends the information to the audience(the receiver).

2) Message

The message is the meaning produced by the source for the audience or receiver.The message brings together words to convey the meaning, but is also about how it is conveyed - through non-verbal gestures, grammar, style, and other elements.

3) Channel

The channel is the way in which a message is travels between the source and the receiver. Spoken channels include face-to-face interaction,speeches, phone conversations, voice mail messages, radio, Skype,etc.. Written channels include letters, memorandums, newspapers, blogs, emails, text messages, and so forth.

4) Receiver

The receiver receives the message by the source/ sender, analyzing and interpreting , the message in ways both intended and unintended by the source.

5) Feedback

When you respond to the , intentionally or unintentionally, you are giving feedback. Feedback is composed of messages the receiver sends back to the source. Verbal or non-verbal, all these signals allow the source to see how well and accurate (or how poorly and inaccurately) the message was received.

6) Environment

The environment is the atmosphere, physical and psychological, where you send and receives the message. Environment which includes surroundings, people, animals, technology, etc.. can also influence communication.

7) Context

the context of communication process involves the setting, scene, and expectations of the individuals involved. A professional communication context may involve business suits that directly or indirectly influence expectations of language and behavior among the participants.

8) Interference

Interference, which is also called as 'noise', can come from any source. Interference is anything that blocks or changes the source's intended meaning of the message. This noise can be external, internal or psychological. Noise in the normal encoding and decoding of the message is carried by the channel (of communication) between the source and the receiver.

 

How Does knowing The Various Components Of The Communication Help You In Academic, Professional And Civic Life

In Academic Life

Academic communication involves representing ideas in a productive manner and formally in the academic environment.If you attend an institution for higher studies, you can use these skills to contribute to the academic conversations with teachers and peers.This skill helps you in the following:

• Effective communication between teachers and peers.
• Eventually leads to understanding the piece of information being taught by the lecturers.

In Professional Life

The term professional communication refers to the various forms of speaking, listening, writing, and responding carried out both in and beyond the workplace, whether in person or electronically. From meetings and presentations to memos and emails to marketing materials and annual reports, in business communication, it's essential to take a professional, formal, civil tone to make the best impression on your audience, whether its members be your colleagues, supervisors, or customers.

If in case you are applying for a job or looking for a promotion, you will need good communication skills. Communication skills are required to have an effective communication with a wide variety of people. Having good communication skill will reflect in the following ways:

• Career progression.
• Enhance your professional image.

In Civic Life

Each of us have professional life and a personal one, apart from this, we also have a civic life. It should be the central component of who we are as an individual. Civic engagement necessarily encompasses a wide spectrum of activities. It is not just about the voting, through political engagement, communication is an important part of our civic life. Communication between two concerned citizens might bring up new idea favoring or developing the country or nation. It is important to each individual to understand the importance of their thoughts about the nation which can have a positive impact on the nation.

Conclusion

Communication is important to sharing out one’s thoughts and feelings to live a fuller and happier life. The more we communicate the less we suffer and the better we feel about everything around. If while communicating one thing (message or subject) goes wrong, the entire process of communication will be destroyed causing miscommunication. However, it is all the more necessary to learn the art of effective communication to put across ones point well.

Source:(ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub , wikipedia, Communication In Real World - Richard G.)