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Communication Terms

Information Source

Sent Message

Transmitter/encoder/sender

Signal

Channel/medium

Received Signal

Receiver/decoder

Received Message

Destination

Noise source

 

Transmitter/encoder/sender : Is responsible for encoding and transmitting messages/ideas using symbols. Includes oral, written, electronic, or any other kind of ‘symbolic’ generator-of-messages depending on their communication skills, attitudes, knowledge, social system, and culture.

    1. Encoding envelope : understanding within which sender forms communication (personal outlook, situational dynamics, culture, ideology)
    2. Encoded content : selecting of actual text, symbols, and context for communication (formation of thoughts and ideas with nuances and taking into account audience , script, sound, visuals).

 

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