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'''Communication''' is a process that allows beings - in particular humans - to exchange information by several methods.  

'''Communication''' is a process that allows beings - in particular humans - to exchange information by several methods.  

Communication requires that some kinds of [[symbol]]s from a kind of [[language]] are exchanged.

Communication requires that some kinds of [[symbols]] from a kind of [[language]] are exchanged.

There are auditory means, such as speaking or singing, and [[nonverbal communication|nonverbal]], physical means, such as [[body language]], [[sign language]], [[paralanguage]], [[haptics|touch]] or [[eye contact]].     

There are auditory means, such as speaking or singing, and [[nonverbal communication|nonverbal]], physical means, such as [[body language]], [[sign language]], [[paralanguage]], [[haptics|touch]] or [[eye contact]].     

Communication happens at many levels (even for one single action), in many different ways, and for all beings, and some machines. Many or all, fields of study dedicate some attention to communication, so when speaking about communication it is very important to be sure about what aspect of communication one is speaking about. Some definitions are broad, recognizing that animals can communicate with each other as well as human beings, and some are more narrow, only including human beings within the parameters of human symbolic interaction.

Communication happens at many levels (even for one single action), in many different ways, and for all beings, and some machines. Many or all, fields of study dedicate some attention to communication, so when speaking about communication it is very important to be sure about what aspect of communication one is speaking about. Some definitions are broad, recognizing that animals can communicate with each other as well as human beings, and some are more narrow, only including human beings within the parameters of human symbolic interaction.

Nonetheless, communication is usually described along a few major dimensions:  

Nonetheless, communication is usually described along a few major dimensions:  

paintings at [[Lascaux]] to digital messages transmitted via satellite,

paintings at [[Lascaux]] to digital messages transmitted via satellite,

humanity continues to create an infinite sensory palette of visual and

humanity continues to create an infinite sensory palette of visual and

verbal expression.

verbal expression.</blockquote>

As a process, communication has synonyms such as expressing [[feelings]], conversing, [[Speech communication|speaking]], corresponding, writing, [[listening]] and exchanging.

As a process, communication has synonyms such as expressing [[feelings]], conversing, [[Speech communication|speaking]], corresponding, writing, [[listening]] and exchanging.

==Metacommunication==

==Metacommunication==

Metacommunication is the process of communicating about communication, for example, to discuss a past conversation and to determine the meanings behind certain words, phrases, etc.. It can be used as a tool for sense making, or for better understanding events, places, people, relationships, etc.. The ability to communicate on the [[meta-level]] requires [[introspection]] and, more specifically what is called [[metacommunicative competence]]. It is not a distinct form of communication as seen from the five aspects mentioned in the introduction.

Metacommunication is the process of communicating about communication, for example, to discuss a past conversation and to determine the meanings behind certain words, phrases, etc.. It can be used as a tool for sense making, or for better understanding events, places, people, relationships, etc.. The ability to communicate on the [[meta-level]] requires [[introspection]] and, more specifically what is called [[metacommunicative competence]]. It is not a distinct form of communication as seen from the five aspects mentioned in the introduction.

==References==

==References==

*Severin, Werner J., Tankard, James W., Jr., (1979). ''Communication Theories: Origins, Methods, Uses''. New York: Hastings House, ISBN 0801317037

*Severin, Werner J., Tankard, James W., Jr., (1979). ''Communication Theories: Origins, Methods, Uses''. New York: Hastings House, ISBN 0801317037

*Witzany, G. (2007). ''The Logos of the Bios 2''. Bio-Communication. Umweb, Helsinki.

*Witzany, G. (2007). ''The Logos of the Bios 2''. Bio-Communication. Umweb, Helsinki.

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]