Media lessons

Entering to the world of communication

Entrance to communication

1.   Introduction to communication

2.   Evolution of communication

3.   Definitions and concepts of communication

4.   Nature of communication

1.    Introduction to communication

Human being lived as groups from ancient times they never stayed alone.  So they had to communicate with each other to keep and build relationship between each other. No one knows about the beginning of communication.  It might have begun on the date the human being started thinking.

However communication is a must for existence of the society. For this purpose human beings use its five sensors. Not only humans but animals also communicate with each other. Basically it exchanges ideas and information with each other. Communication has been developed from very preliminary levels to advanced high technical levels.

2.   Evolution of communication

In the beginning signals, codes, gestures and voices was used for communication. Later fire, drumming, colors were used for this purpose. At first language then alphabet after that letters were being formed. First talking then writing was developed. It started drawing diagrams and arts simultaneously.

Stone slabs, clay slabs, Ola leaves, papyrus leaves, leather sheets, cloths and bark of trees were used as writing materials. Later on papers were made. Discovery of printing is a special milestone of communication. Even later the development of printing technology, telecommunication technology, television and development of modern media has been taken communication into very advanced level.

4.     Nature of communication

According to the nature of communication it is a natural process and it is situational. Its nature would not change due the usage of technical equipments. Communication helps to maintain the unity and interdependence. It can be used to expel ones distress and sorrow. Also it can be described as a factor that can decide behaviour of a person to society (personal behaviour and social behaviour).Sender and the receiver are the main parties in communication. One way and two way can shown by the following diagram given below           
                               

Two way communication method

Whites gatekeeping theory

In the process of communication the message sent by the communicator is exposed to restrictions. The above Whites gatekeeper concept can be shown as a basic concept of restriction. Gatekeeper would restrict messages in many methods.

    

All the messages that would present by the sender would never reach to the receiver. When editing and inspecting the quality of the graphic some of the presentations may be removed. Additionally the restricting authorities and restriction boards may restrict news. For example we can take military news restriction when there is a war.

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(definitions are given later on this lesson)

Communication process

1.     Basics of communication

2.     Structures of communication

3.     Functions of communication