Communication

Propaganda Model of Communication was developed to explain how propaganda, systematic biases, pressures, and constraints have been influencing mass media. The model explains how economic, social and political policies are manufactured in order to manipulate the populations for the welfare of those groups with power and money. The founders of this model mostly concentrated on … [Read more...] about Propaganda Model of Communication

Westley and MacLean’s Model of Communication was suggested by Bruce Westley (1915-1990) and Malcolm S. MacLean Jr. (1913-2001) in 1957. This model was an adaptation from Newcomb’s model of communication, which talked about co-orientation for simultaneous orientation in a two way communication. It also consisted of some concepts from Lewin’s model. Unlike Dance’s Helical … [Read more...] about Westley and MacLean’s Model of Communication

"If you're born today, you've limited expressions"- Frank Dance Frank Dance proposed a communication model inspired by a helix in 1967, known as Helical Model of Communication. A helix is a three dimensional spring like curve in the shape of a cylinder or a cone. Helix is compared with evolution of communication of a human since birth to existence or existing moment. … [Read more...] about Helical Model of Communication

Definition of Semantic Barriers Semantic is the study of meaning, signs and symbols used for communication. The word is derived from “sema”, a Greek word meaning signs. Semantic barriers to communication are the symbolic obstacles that distorts the sent message in some other way than intended, making the message difficult to understand. The meaning of words, signs and … [Read more...] about Semantic Barriers of Communication

Communication is a transfer of information. It is classified into verbal, non-verbal and written. It also has different forms: intrapersonal, interpersonal, group and mass communication. Similar is communication patterns, it shows how communication flows within a group. It is a part of group communication. What are Communication Patterns? Communication patterns … [Read more...] about Communication Patterns