1. Describe a transactional type of communication (refer to Barnlund's Transactional
Model). When do we say that the communication is transactional / dynamic? (10 pts)
2. Write down an instance when you received negative feedback while you were speaking
or expressing an idea. How did the negative feedback affect you? Did you change the
way that you were speaking? (10 pts)
3. Give an example of a statement or sentence that shows control function of
communication and another example for information dissemination function. What is
the major difference between these two functions of communication? (10 pts)
4. Why is there a need to learn about communication barriers? (10 pts)
5. How does emotional barrier affect a communication situation? Give examples from
your own experience. (10 pts)
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Answer:
Linear Model of Communication
The first theoretical model of communication was proposed in 1949 by Shannon and Weaver for Bell Laboratories.[1] This three-part model was intended to capture the radio and television transmission process. However it was later adapted to human communication and is now known as the linear model of communication. The first part of the model is the sender, and this is the person who is speaking. The second part of the model is the channel, which is the apparatus for carrying the message (i.e., the phone or TV). The third part of the model is the receiver, and this is the person who picks up the message. In this model, communication is seen as a one-way process of transmitting a message from one person to another person. This model can be found in Figure 1.1. If you think about situations when you communicate with another person face-to-face or when you give a speech, you probably realize that this model is inadequate—communication is much more complicated than firing off a message to others.
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