| 1. | Brief history of the concept of communication. The definition of communication. The functions of communication. |
| 2. | Models of communication, some recent developments in communication theories. Communication as science. |
| 3. | The process of communication as a means of human interaction. Types of communication. |
| 4. | Codes in communication. Code selection. Code-switch as a strategy of communication. |
| 5. | Perception and communication. Improving perception. |
| 6. | Language: aspects of verbal communication. |
| 7. | Words and meanings. Message encoding. |
| 8. | Types of non-verbal communication. |
| 9. | Space and time in communication. |
| 10. | Channels in communication. Difference in codes and channels. |
| 11. | Speaking and listening < > encoding and decoding. |
| 12. | Relationships and their development in and by communication. |
| 13. | Summary. |