Introduction to Communication

Front

The information being sent

Back

Message

Front

The person who sends the message

Back

Sender

Front

Translate the message into a channel using symbols (i.e. words, gestures, pictures)

Back

Encoding

Front

The means by which the message is communicated

Back

Channel

Front

To take apart and decipher a message

Back

Decoding

Front

The person who receives the message

Back

Receiver

Front

Anything that interferes with the message

Back

Noise

Front

The receiver's response to a message

Back

Feedback

Front

The exchange of thoughts, feelings, and beliefs between two or more people

Back

Interpersonal Communication

Front

Communication that occurs when a speaker addresses a gathering of people to inform, persuade, or entertain them.

Back

Presentational Communication