Purposive Communication

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(AUTHORS)

Communication is the process of meaning-making through the exchange of symbols and signs.

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Littlejohn, Foss, & Oetzel (2023)

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It is the exchange of messages to generate meaning.

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Beebe, Beebe, & Ivy (2023)

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It is a dynamic, ongoing process where people create shared understanding through symbols.

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Wood (2023)

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(IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION)

Communication helps form and maintain personal and professional connections.

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builds relationship

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It ensures that messages are clearly sent and accurately interpreted.

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facilitate understanding

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Teams rely on effective communication to coordinate actions and solve problems.

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supports collaboration

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Sharing and debating ideas develops analysis and reasoning skills.

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promote critical thinking

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It reflects and shapes who we are and the communities we belong to.

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builds identity and culture

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(ELEMENTS)

the person who initiates the message by having an idea or intention to communicate.

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sender/source/speaker

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the content or information the sender wants to deliver.

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message