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. |