Week 6 Learning Outcomes

Question 1

What is the difference between intentional communication and communication intentionality?

Answer 1

Intentional communication refers to the deliberate act of conveying a message, while communication intentionality is the awareness and purpose behind that act.

Question 2

List early communication milestones focusing on communication intention development.

Answer 2

• Pre-linguistic vocalizations
• Gestural communication
• Use of symbols
• Emergence of first words
• Two-word combinations

Question 3

What are the language centres of the brain?

Answer 3

• Broca’s area
• Wernicke’s area
• Angular gyrus
• Arcuate fasciculus

Broca’s area is involved in speech production, while Wernicke’s area is associated with language comprehension.

Question 4

Describe the anatomy and physiology of the brain’s language centres.

Answer 4

Broca’s area is located in the frontal lobe, responsible for speech production. Wernicke’s area is in the temporal lobe, crucial for language comprehension.

Question 5

List different types of noise that can interfere with communication.

Answer 5

• Physical noise
• Psychological noise
• Semantic noise
• Technical noise
• Environmental noise

Question 6

Describe the linear model of communication.

Answer 6

The linear model represents communication as a one-way process where a sender transmits a message to a receiver.

Question 7

What are the strengths and limitations of the linear model of communication?

Answer 7

Strengths: simplicity and clarity. Limitations: does not account for feedback or interaction.

Question 8

Describe the interactional model of communication.

Answer 8

The interactional model depicts communication as a two-way process where senders and receivers exchange messages and feedback.

Question 9

What are the strengths and limitations of the interactional model of communication?

Answer 9

Strengths: includes feedback and context. Limitations: still oversimplifies the complexity of communication.

Question 10

Describe the transactional model of communication.

Answer 10

The transactional model views communication as a simultaneous process where participants are both senders and receivers, emphasizing the dynamic nature of communication.

Question 11

What are the strengths and limitations of the transactional model of communication?

Answer 11

Strengths: reflects real-time interactions and feedback. Limitations: can be complex and difficult to analyze.

Question 12

Describe the speech chain model.

Answer 12

The speech chain model illustrates the process of communication from the speaker’s thoughts to the listener’s understanding, involving several stages.

Question 13

What are the applications of the speech chain model?

Answer 13

The speech chain model applies to various communication pathways, including verbal, non-verbal, and mediated communication.