Types of Communication

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Types of Communication

What are the types of communication?
A. Interpersonal Communication (between two people/small group, feedback is instant, audience is homogeneous and known to the source)
B. Intrapersonal Communication (to self)
C. Extrapersonal Communication (lifeless things)
D. Mass Communication (through mass media channels like radio, tv, newspapers etc, feed back is slow or "casual", audience are heterogeneous and not known to the source (communicator),
E. Macro Group Communication (to a large mob/group of people through microphone etc)
F. Media Communication (to homogeneous audience through media channels).

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		2 sharma Teacher, India
	Communication Types Anther well-known way to split communication in two types is verbal and non-verbal.

		2 shahid imran Student (University), Pakistan
	Communication Modes In fact I would consider / call the verbal or non-verbal not types of communication, but rather modes of communication. Interpersonal, intrapersonal or mass communication can be verbal (e.g. speaking to others or to oneself) and non-verbal (like body language, facial expressions, etc).

		2 martin France
	G. Collaborative Communication Looking at various types of communication as described between A-F, I'd like to consider "Collaborative Communication", involving few primary stakeholders, sometimes with conflicting interests, as it often happens around airports, but with many secondary stakeholders, such as residents. Is anyone interested in exploring the role of communication in collaborative learning and in collaborative decision making?

		2 Waseem A. Nisar, United States
	Informational and Persuasive Communication I agree with Shahid that verbal and non-verbal communications should be seen as modes of communication. The communication types could be like this: - Informational - where one only communicates to deliver some information to others; no action is needed on part of recipients. - Persuasive - where one tries to persuade / convince the recipients about something based on certain facts / ideas / beliefs etc.

		0 dianawei Student (University), China
	Functional and Informative Communication I'd like to classify communication into following 2 groups: - Functional - which includes several subgroups: expressive... - Informative - a way to convey information.

		1 Wilma van Velde Coach, Netherlands
	Long List of All Communication Types Communication is the act of transferring information from one person, group, or place to another. There are many types of communication, each playing a crucial role in how we interact with one another and convey messages effectively. Here is a long list: 1. Verbal Communication: - Face-to-face conversations - Telephone calls - Voice chats - Presentations - Speeches - Lectures 2. Nonverbal Communication: - Body language - Facial expressions - Gestures - Eye contact - Posture - Tone of voice - Clothing 3. Written Communication: - Emails - Letters - Memos - Reports - Articles - Text messages 4. Visual Communication: - Graphs - Charts - Diagrams - Maps - Photographs - Illustrations - Videos 5. Interpersonal Communication: - Conversations - Dialogues - Exchanges of thoughts, feelings, and ideas 6. Group Communication: - Meetings - Conferences - Forums - Online discussions - Brainstorming sessions 7. Intrapersonal Communication: - Self-talk - Reflection - Internal dialogue 8. Mass Communication: - Newspapers - Magazines - Television - Radio - Social media - Internet 9. Cross-Cultural Communication: - Communication between people from different cultural backgrounds 10. Digital Communication: - Emails - Text messages - Social media - Video calls - Instant messaging 11. Marketing Communication: - Advertising - Branding - Promotions - Public relations - Direct marketing 12. Health Communication: - Patient-provider communication - Public health campaigns - Health education materials 13. Corporate Communication: - Internal communication - External communication - Crisis communication - Corporate branding 14. Political Communication: - Political speeches - Campaigns - Public policy debates 15. Educational Communication: - Classroom instruction - Educational materials - E-learning platforms 16. Scientific Communication: - Research papers - Conferences - Scientific journals 17. Legal Communication: - Legal documents - Courtroom proceedings - Contracts 18. Broadcast Communication: - Radio broadcasting - Television broadcasting - Podcasts 19. Internal Communication: - Communication within an organization - Memos - Newsletters - Team meetings 20. External Communication: - Communication with stakeholders outside the organization - Public announcements - Press releases - Investor relations 21. Technical Communication: - User manuals - Instructional videos - Technical reports 22. Cross-Generational Communication: - Communication between people of different generations - Bridging the gap in understanding and expectations 23. Non-Profit Communication: - Fundraising appeals - Donor communication - Advocacy campaigns 24. Cross-Functional Communication: - Communication between different departments or functions within an organization - Ensuring collaboration and coherence in the workplace. 22-4-2024