Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES...
Transcript of Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES...
![Page 1: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES
INFS 325 - PUBLIC RELATIONS
LECTURER: DR. MUSAH ADAMS Tuesday, September 19, 2017 1
godsonug.wordpress.com/blog
![Page 2: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
COMMUNICATION
DEFINITIONS
It is a process of exchanging information, imparting ideas and
making one’s self understood by others. It also includes
understanding others in return.
It has also been defined “as the process by which a person,
group or organisation transmit some type of information to
another person, group or organisation”
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2
![Page 3: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
DEFINTION CONT’D It is a meaningful interaction among people so that
thoughts are transferred from one person to
another in such a manner that the meaning and the
value of such thoughts is same in the minds of
both the sender of the communication as well as
the receiver of the communication
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3
![Page 4: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
REASONS/GOALS OF COMMUNICATION
Informing/education
Persuading
Motivating
Building mutual understanding
Information dissemination Wednesday 9th Sept, 2015 4
![Page 5: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
REASONS/GOALS OF COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 5
Expressing emotions/ideas
Building Relationships
Entertaining
Decision making
![Page 6: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION
SPANS FROM TRADITIONAL TO CONTEMPORARY
Two-step flow theory
Concentric-circle theory(Pollster Elmo Roper)
The communication theory of the late Pat Jackson
emphasized “systematic investigation – setting clear
strategic goals and identifying key stakeholders.” This
encompass a five step process.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 6
![Page 7: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
THEORIES OF COMMUNICATION CONT’D
1. Building awareness
2. Developing a latent readiness
3. Triggering the event
4. Intermediate behaviour
5. Behavioural change Tuesday, September 19, 2017 7
![Page 8: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS MODEL
THE S-E-M-D-R process, that is, Source, Encoder, Message,
Decoder and Receiver which based on Shannon and
Weaver’s communication model.
In its simplest form, communication has four elements: a
source, a communication channel, a destination and a
message.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 8
![Page 9: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
COMPONENTS IN THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS
Source
Encoder
Message
Decoder
Receiver
Feedback Tuesday, September 19, 2017 9
![Page 10: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
CATEGORIES OF COMMUNICATION
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 10
![Page 11: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
VERBAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
TWO TYPES:
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 11
![Page 12: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Oral Communication refers the spoken words in the
communication process.
Can be face to face communication which is in the form of direct
talk and conversation between the speaker and the listener
when they are both physically present at the same place or
Telephone/intercom system conversation or on the voice chat
over the internet. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12
![Page 13: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
ORAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
ADVANTAGES:
Eliminates Ambiguity (Discussed and Clarified)
Rapid feedback
Conveys personal warmth and friendliness
Develops sense of belonging
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 13
![Page 14: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
ORAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
DISADVANTAGES:
Language Barrier
When communication is too lengthy and distant
When information is statistical in nature
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 14
![Page 15: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
VERBAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Written Communication means putting the
message in writing and is generally in the form of
instructions, letters, memos, formal reports, information
about rules and regulations, policy manuals,
information bulletins and so on.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 15
![Page 16: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CONT’D
ADVANTAGES:
Addresses issues of evidence
When many persons must be contacted at the same time.
When transmitting lengthy statistical data.
When formal authority is to be exercised. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 16
![Page 17: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION CONT’D
DISAVANTAGES:
Very time consuming
No immediate feedback
No opportunity to clarify ambiguities
Confidential written material may leak out before time
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 17
![Page 18: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
NON – VERBAL COMMUNICATION
Has been defined as “… the exchange of messages
primarily through non-linguistic means, including kinesics
(body language), facial expressions and eye contact,
appearance, tactile, communication, space and territory,
environment, paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),
and the use of silence and time”
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 18
![Page 19: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
NON – VERBAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
FUNCTIONS:
Manages our social and professional relationships
Helps present the self we want others to see
Conveys our mood/state of mind
Conveys interpersonal feelings
Supports our verbal message if we are speaking
Provides feedback, assurance etc. if we are listening
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 19
![Page 20: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
NON – VERBAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Basic types of non-verbal communication include;
Kinesics-Body motion such as facial expressions, gestures
etc
Physical Characteristics – Body shape, posture, height
weight, hair and so on
Polemics – position, orientation, space and physical contact
Paralanguage – voice quality, volume speech rate, choice of
words, manner of speaking etc.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 20
![Page 21: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
NON – VERBAL COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Environment – Type of buildings where the office
is, room design, furniture, interior decorating.
Time – being late or early for appointments,
keeping others waiting and so on.
Dress – appropriate dress reflects the status
symbol. Personalities are generally
communicated through dresses.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 21
![Page 22: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
Some nonverbal messages and their interpretations
Facial expressions
• Frown – displeasure
• Smile – friendliness
• Raised eyebrows – disbelief, amazement
• Biting lips – nervousness
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 22
![Page 23: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 23
Gestures
Pointing finger – authority, displeasure
Arms at side – open to suggestions, relaxed
Hands on hips – anger, defensiveness
Voice
Shaky – nervousness
Broken – unprepared
Strong/clear - confident
![Page 24: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
Body gestures
• Fidgeting – nervousness
• Shrugging shoulders – indifference
• Sitting on edge of chair – listening,
great interest
• Shifting while sitting – Nervousness
Eye Contact
• Sideways glance – suspicion
• Steady – Active listener
• No eye contact – disinterest, guilt
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 24
![Page 25: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION
Noise barriers
Redundancy
Poor timing
Inappropriate channel
Improper or inadequate information
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 25
![Page 26: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
BARRIERS TO COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Interpersonal barriers:
• Status
• Attitude
• Familial
• Emotions
• Values
Misunderstanding
people
Lack of integration
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 26
![Page 27: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: LISTENING
Effective listening can:
• Make the speaker feel heard and understood.
• Create an environment where everyone feels safe to
express ideas, opinions, and feelings, or plan and
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 27
![Page 28: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: LISTENING
solve problems in creative ways.
• Save time by helping clarify information, avoid conflicts
and misunderstandings.
• Relieve negative emotions. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 28
![Page 29: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
TIPS FOR EFFECTIVE LISTENING
Focus fully on the speaker.
Avoid interrupting or trying to redirect the conversation to
your concerns.
Avoid seeming judgmental.
Show your interest in what’s being said. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 29
![Page 30: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
Effective Communication Skills: Non-verbal Communication
Tips for improving how you read non-verbal
communication
Practice observing people.
Be aware of individual differences.
Look at nonverbal communication signals as a group. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 30
![Page 31: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS CONT’D.
• Use nonverbal signals that match up with your words.
• Adjust your nonverbal signals according to the context.
• Use body language to convey positive feelings.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 31
![Page 32: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: MANAGING STRESS
When stress becomes constant and overwhelming, it can hamper
effective communication by disrupting your capacity to think clearly
and creatively, and act appropriately.
When you are stressed, you are more likely to misread other people,
send confusing or off-putting nonverbal signals, and lapse into
unhealthy knee-jerk patterns of behaviour Tuesday, September 19, 2017 32
![Page 33: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
QUICK STRESS RELIEF FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
To deal with stress during communication:
Recognize when you are becoming stressed.
Take a moment to calm down.
Bring your senses to the rescue and quickly manage stress by
taking few deep breaths, clenching and relaxing muscles, etc.
Look for humour in the situation.
Be willing to compromise.
Agree to disagree, if necessary, and take time away from the
situation so everyone can calm down. Tuesday, September 19, 2017 33
![Page 34: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS: EMOTIONAL AWARENESS
Emotional awareness – the consciousness of your
moment-to-moment emotional experience – and the
ability to manage all of your feelings appropriately is
the basis for effective communication
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 34
![Page 35: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
HOW EMOTIONAL AWARENESS CAN IMPROVE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.
Understand and empathize with what is really troubling other
people.
Understand yourself, including what’s really troubling you and
what you really want.
Communicate clearly and effectively, even when delivering
negative messages.
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 35
![Page 36: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
HOW EMOTIONAL AWARENESS CAN IMPROVE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CONT’D
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 36
Build strong, trusting, and rewarding relationships, think
creatively, solve problems, and resolve conflicts.
Stay motivated to understand and empathize with the person
you’re interacting with, even if you don’t like them or their
message
![Page 37: Department of information studies public relations(infs 325) · DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION STUDIES INFS 325 ... ADVANTAGES: ... paralanguage (vocal but non-linguistic cues),](https://reader030.fdocuments.in/reader030/viewer/2022020108/5af794c87f8b9a5f588bb834/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
END OF LECTURE
THANK YOU!!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017 37