I am not sure if you are still looking for an answer or not but there is no answer posted in the DB or an answer slot so I answer.
I use the "Fave" feature to keep in touch with those who I want to contact more than others. You may have a lot of friends but you might only contact a few of them. To stay in touch with those few people go to your friends list. Next to your friend’s screen name and on the right you see "more actions". Click on that and select "Add to my faves".
Add those that you contact more than others to your "Fave’s list". Now, you can easily access them by going to "My faves" located in your My Askville and in the right column. You may also select "friends and faves" under "My Askville", and access your "Faves".
Thursday, March 18, 2010
The best way to communicate
The best way to communicate is always face to face. This way we can be sure that we are heard, that the message is understood and received either well or badly and confusion is kept to a minimum.
The telephone became part of a lives in a real way only 50 years ago. A telephone call be listened in to by a third party, or the information passed on to other parties. That is why the morse code was invented during the war, to prevent people listening in.
Since then other codes for communication have been used.
The mafia had and have, one of the most famous to avoid any risk of disclosure.
So, the secret Agent was born, of whom James Bond is the epitome,and personal meetings are the most secure.
In our personal lives we do not often consider that our talking on the telephone poses a risk to us. Yet, it can if we talk about sensitive information, even to our family, mentioning bank details, ID numbers and the like, which can be stolen and used by identity thieves.
Recently we use e mail more to correspond, which was always designed as an informal way to communicate information quickly, to friends, family and businesses.
It has unfortunately replaced letter writing, which was more personal.
However as we have seen, the security can easily be breeched by those with the knowledge.
So sending sensitive information should always be guarded against, unless on a site which contains secure authorisations. Even then, we should beware, because if we are not the only person using that computer we can pass on information unwittingly.
The anonymity of the internet makes it a perfect arena for the criminal and scam artist, and we should be aware of that.
The telephone became part of a lives in a real way only 50 years ago. A telephone call be listened in to by a third party, or the information passed on to other parties. That is why the morse code was invented during the war, to prevent people listening in.
Since then other codes for communication have been used.
The mafia had and have, one of the most famous to avoid any risk of disclosure.
So, the secret Agent was born, of whom James Bond is the epitome,and personal meetings are the most secure.
In our personal lives we do not often consider that our talking on the telephone poses a risk to us. Yet, it can if we talk about sensitive information, even to our family, mentioning bank details, ID numbers and the like, which can be stolen and used by identity thieves.
Recently we use e mail more to correspond, which was always designed as an informal way to communicate information quickly, to friends, family and businesses.
It has unfortunately replaced letter writing, which was more personal.
However as we have seen, the security can easily be breeched by those with the knowledge.
So sending sensitive information should always be guarded against, unless on a site which contains secure authorisations. Even then, we should beware, because if we are not the only person using that computer we can pass on information unwittingly.
The anonymity of the internet makes it a perfect arena for the criminal and scam artist, and we should be aware of that.
Friday, July 31, 2009
LESSON 3: The Field of Communication
LESSON 3: The Field of Communication
I. Understanding, Defining and Meaning of Communication:
Many communication experts have attempted to define Communication.
Communication is the process of sending and receiving ideas by means of verbal symbols.
In this sense communication is a process through which human beings interact.
Communication can also be defined as the entire process through which the sender and receiver exchange message in form of information, experience, ideas, facts, beliefs, and attitudes.
In other words, communication is the process of sending, receiving, and interpreting messages through which we relate to each other and to our larger world as well.
ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
From the definition of Communication, we can see clearly that communication occurs when somebody says something to someone for a purpose.
There are several important elements of communication.
1. Sender (Source): this is the person from which the communication starts.
2. Message: This is the information or something the sender intends to send.
3. Receiver: This is the person who receives the information( message)
4. Stimulus: Something which propels communication. It is closely associated to the Source.
5. Medium: this refers to the form by which the source transfer his message to the receiver.
There are three media available to the source are oral, written and non verbal media.
Oral: when the source decides to speak out his mind
Written: when the source decides to put it in black and white
Non Verbal: the source decides to use gestures or body language.
6. The channel is another important element of communication. Channel is different from Medium. The medium is the form that the source used to put the message across while Channel is the actual conveyor of the message. For example, channel can be face to face, radio, television, telephone etc for oral communication, Letter, memorandum, report, newspaper, magazine etc for written communication while drawing, carvings, painting, sculpture etc for non Verbal Communication.
7. Feedback: This is the receiver's response to the sender's message. Without feedback, communication is incomplete. Feedback determines the success or failure of the communication between the sender and receiver.
8. Noise: This is also another element of communication because it can affect the success of communication. Noise refers to all distractions, which may obstruct any stage of the communication process.
There are three types of noise:
Physical noise: any natural of event which can be seen, heard or touched but has nothing to do with thought or mind. E.g radio, television sound or any impairment of hearing, vision or speech.
Psychological noise: this is traceable to the expression of mind and may include emotional outburst, poor mental attitude or fatigue
Linguistic noise: This concerns the inability to use or understand the language of communication effectively.
e.g Semantic noise: wrong choice of words, misinterpretation of words and unfamiliarity of words.
Grammatical noise: This may be as a result of syntax error or wrong use of grammar.
Phonological noise: This may occur as a result of poor pronunciation, poor intonation or poor stress.
9. Signal: This is the last element of communication. this refers to symbols and codes employed by those involved in communication. If the source understands the language of communication well, he will be able to encode the message perfectly. A thorough understanding of the language will also enable the receiver to decode the message accurately.
I. Understanding, Defining and Meaning of Communication:
Many communication experts have attempted to define Communication.
Communication is the process of sending and receiving ideas by means of verbal symbols.
In this sense communication is a process through which human beings interact.
Communication can also be defined as the entire process through which the sender and receiver exchange message in form of information, experience, ideas, facts, beliefs, and attitudes.
In other words, communication is the process of sending, receiving, and interpreting messages through which we relate to each other and to our larger world as well.
ELEMENTS OF COMMUNICATION
From the definition of Communication, we can see clearly that communication occurs when somebody says something to someone for a purpose.
There are several important elements of communication.
1. Sender (Source): this is the person from which the communication starts.
2. Message: This is the information or something the sender intends to send.
3. Receiver: This is the person who receives the information( message)
4. Stimulus: Something which propels communication. It is closely associated to the Source.
5. Medium: this refers to the form by which the source transfer his message to the receiver.
There are three media available to the source are oral, written and non verbal media.
Oral: when the source decides to speak out his mind
Written: when the source decides to put it in black and white
Non Verbal: the source decides to use gestures or body language.
6. The channel is another important element of communication. Channel is different from Medium. The medium is the form that the source used to put the message across while Channel is the actual conveyor of the message. For example, channel can be face to face, radio, television, telephone etc for oral communication, Letter, memorandum, report, newspaper, magazine etc for written communication while drawing, carvings, painting, sculpture etc for non Verbal Communication.
7. Feedback: This is the receiver's response to the sender's message. Without feedback, communication is incomplete. Feedback determines the success or failure of the communication between the sender and receiver.
8. Noise: This is also another element of communication because it can affect the success of communication. Noise refers to all distractions, which may obstruct any stage of the communication process.
There are three types of noise:
Physical noise: any natural of event which can be seen, heard or touched but has nothing to do with thought or mind. E.g radio, television sound or any impairment of hearing, vision or speech.
Psychological noise: this is traceable to the expression of mind and may include emotional outburst, poor mental attitude or fatigue
Linguistic noise: This concerns the inability to use or understand the language of communication effectively.
e.g Semantic noise: wrong choice of words, misinterpretation of words and unfamiliarity of words.
Grammatical noise: This may be as a result of syntax error or wrong use of grammar.
Phonological noise: This may occur as a result of poor pronunciation, poor intonation or poor stress.
9. Signal: This is the last element of communication. this refers to symbols and codes employed by those involved in communication. If the source understands the language of communication well, he will be able to encode the message perfectly. A thorough understanding of the language will also enable the receiver to decode the message accurately.
INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION.
LESSON 1
INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION.
What is intercultural communication?
Intercultural communication refers to an academic field of study and research about how people from different countries and cultures behave, communicate and perceive the world around them.
Intercultural communication also includes other fields such as anthropology, cultural studies, psychology and communication. Justify Full
Intercultural communication can also be defined as the interpersonal interaction between members of different groups, which differ from each other in respect of the knowledge shared by their members and in respect of their linguistic forms of symbolic behaviour.
The theories developed by the researchers and academics can and have been applied to many fields such as business, management, marketing, advertising and website design.
As business becomes more and more international, many companies need to know how best to structure their companies manage staff and communicate with customers. Intercultural communication gives them an insight into the areas they need to address or understand.
Intercultural communication theories are now also used within the education, health care and other public services due to growing multicultural populations.
WHY DO WE COMMUNICATE? WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T COMMUNICATE?
Research has shown that when people are isolated and made to grow without contact with others, they will not develop to their fullest potentials. People who are isolated have capabilities less than those who are raised within the confines of civilization.
People who don’t communicate or interact with others will not be wise, rather they become stunted by the experience rather than enhanced by it.
People have always needed to communicate with each other for many reasons:
to spread news
to warn of dangers
to pass on information
to ask for help
In order to communicate effectively, humans developed languages, signs and writing.
INTRODUCTION TO INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION.
What is intercultural communication?
Intercultural communication refers to an academic field of study and research about how people from different countries and cultures behave, communicate and perceive the world around them.
Intercultural communication also includes other fields such as anthropology, cultural studies, psychology and communication. Justify Full
Intercultural communication can also be defined as the interpersonal interaction between members of different groups, which differ from each other in respect of the knowledge shared by their members and in respect of their linguistic forms of symbolic behaviour.
The theories developed by the researchers and academics can and have been applied to many fields such as business, management, marketing, advertising and website design.
As business becomes more and more international, many companies need to know how best to structure their companies manage staff and communicate with customers. Intercultural communication gives them an insight into the areas they need to address or understand.
Intercultural communication theories are now also used within the education, health care and other public services due to growing multicultural populations.
WHY DO WE COMMUNICATE? WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T COMMUNICATE?
Research has shown that when people are isolated and made to grow without contact with others, they will not develop to their fullest potentials. People who are isolated have capabilities less than those who are raised within the confines of civilization.
People who don’t communicate or interact with others will not be wise, rather they become stunted by the experience rather than enhanced by it.
People have always needed to communicate with each other for many reasons:
to spread news
to warn of dangers
to pass on information
to ask for help
In order to communicate effectively, humans developed languages, signs and writing.
LESSON 2 THE STUDY OF COMMUNICATION
LESSON 2 THE STUDY OF COMMUNICATION
Communication as Human Activity
INFORMAL : This is the type of communication usually used with family and friends, contains shortened version of words, contains slang
Training in informal communication need not take place in class, we learn from imitation, trial and error.
Informal communication would be like having an online chatting or just having a conversation with a friend.
FORMAL : This is the type of communication is used in professional setting with proper conversation, no slang, manners are often used
Training in Formal communication takes place in school or structured classes. Instead of learning through imitation, learning takes place through examination of the nature of communication, interpersonal, small groups, and public speaking.
Formal Communication would be writing a business or other letter within the guidelines of that genre. Such as a cover letter for a resume', or a thank you letter or note for a present received.
It depends on what you are talking about. Formal in English is like hello and informal is hey. You would say hello if you were meeting someone important and hey if you were meeting a friend or family. In different languages it is different. Another example, yes and yeah
Communication is an integral part of life.
Communication begets more communication. When we receive story, we respond to it and then recount the tale to someone else.
We may think about the story to decide its application to our situation.
Also when we hear one story, we may feel motivated to tell our own story.
The study of communication is an integral part of life because people are able to read, understand and comment an idea is an example of our ability to learn language, to identify symbols and to respond to others.
The Canterbury effect refers to the situation whereby when we hear one story, we may feel motivated to tell a story of our own.
Communication as Human Activity:
Two reasons which distinguish human communication from animal communication are
a. We possess not only the ability to send and receive messages
b. We possess the ability to create, analyze and change our own patterns of communication.
This is because Human beings can think and talk about the past, present and the future. We can think and talk about what we see and unseen and we can think and talk from our imagination.
Importance of Communication Study
1. To create and sustain all our endeavors e.g arts, play, aggressions, relationships
2. Communication demands our attention
3. It is the study of human activity
4. It provides us with insight and skills (ability to solve problems)
5. Communication helps us to develop transferable knowledge
6. Communication helps us to develop critical thinking skills, language skills and people skills
Communication as Human Activity
INFORMAL : This is the type of communication usually used with family and friends, contains shortened version of words, contains slang
Training in informal communication need not take place in class, we learn from imitation, trial and error.
Informal communication would be like having an online chatting or just having a conversation with a friend.
FORMAL : This is the type of communication is used in professional setting with proper conversation, no slang, manners are often used
Training in Formal communication takes place in school or structured classes. Instead of learning through imitation, learning takes place through examination of the nature of communication, interpersonal, small groups, and public speaking.
Formal Communication would be writing a business or other letter within the guidelines of that genre. Such as a cover letter for a resume', or a thank you letter or note for a present received.
It depends on what you are talking about. Formal in English is like hello and informal is hey. You would say hello if you were meeting someone important and hey if you were meeting a friend or family. In different languages it is different. Another example, yes and yeah
Communication is an integral part of life.
Communication begets more communication. When we receive story, we respond to it and then recount the tale to someone else.
We may think about the story to decide its application to our situation.
Also when we hear one story, we may feel motivated to tell our own story.
The study of communication is an integral part of life because people are able to read, understand and comment an idea is an example of our ability to learn language, to identify symbols and to respond to others.
The Canterbury effect refers to the situation whereby when we hear one story, we may feel motivated to tell a story of our own.
Communication as Human Activity:
Two reasons which distinguish human communication from animal communication are
a. We possess not only the ability to send and receive messages
b. We possess the ability to create, analyze and change our own patterns of communication.
This is because Human beings can think and talk about the past, present and the future. We can think and talk about what we see and unseen and we can think and talk from our imagination.
Importance of Communication Study
1. To create and sustain all our endeavors e.g arts, play, aggressions, relationships
2. Communication demands our attention
3. It is the study of human activity
4. It provides us with insight and skills (ability to solve problems)
5. Communication helps us to develop transferable knowledge
6. Communication helps us to develop critical thinking skills, language skills and people skills
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