Human Communication - Encoding My Concept - Part 1
Communication is defined as the process by which transmission of information is done between two points using a common set of symbols. It is also very interesting to note that communication is derived from the Latin word “communicare” and has its roots in Middle English. Though the definition given is general, it does give us an idea. But defining Human Communication is a more difficult task and establishing a theory that is accepted by everyone is almost impossible. But this is just an attempt to synthesis a theory that is logical and that which derives support from hours of lecture, collaboration with scholars and opinions of theorists and experts who have done extensive research in this field. I will derive a theory at the end of this paper, but the effectiveness of the theory depends on my ability to communicate it to the reader.
The Analysis:
Before I begin to write down (or) communicate my theory, I would like to do some deep analysis of the various factors and other theories that I have taken into account before I made this decision.
The fact that the history of the subject dates back to the history of mankind, makes it so interesting and vast that it is a very difficult task to come up with a theory. Though the general concept used for defining communication between two machines and two humans are the same, there are a lot factors which are to be considered in Human Communication which vary a lot from human to human. Human Communication is divided broadly into two categories, viz,
1. Verbal Communication, and
2. Non – Verbal Communication
Verbal communication is the type of communication that deals with exchange of words as a method of communication. Words can be transmitted not only by speaking (or even by shouting or singing) but also by writing. Such transfer of information is called written communication. This is one of the important forms of communication in an organization.
Non – Verbal communication is defined as the type of communication where there is no exchange of words, but still information is transferred. Body language, gestures, symbols, touch, small, Para language are few of the many types of non – verbal communication. Symbolic and non – symbolic types of communication are basic forms non – verbal communication.
Symbolic Communication is where symbols are used to communicate. This must have been one of the earliest form of communication when there was no language existing. One of the simple examples is that of communicating to a deaf person.
Non – Symbolic communication on the other hand is the type where there are no explicit symbols used, but there lies a message that is transmitted. Eg., An abstract art (or) music where the comprehension of the meaning depends on the receiver’s perception. Maintaining silence is also another type of non – verbal and non – symbolic communication which, amazingly, transmits message.