PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
LESSON 2
Modes of
Communication
Communication
modes refers to the channel
through which one expresses
his/her communicative
intent.
Purposive communication
Face-to-face
interaction
It is an informal or casual
conversation between
two or more people.
How to speak
Face-to-face
interaction What to speak
When to speak
Considerations
Whom to speak
Facial expressions
Face-to-face
interaction Gestures
Advantages Movements
Objects
Video
Web cameras are used so
two or more people are
connected. If there are no
technical
Video
If there are no technical
glitches encountered, this
could be a very effective
mode of communication
especially for people who
are separated by distance.
Audio
Audio means
transmitted
sound.
Audio not being able to
see the body
language or cues
The downsides use of different
accents.
Text-based
emails
text messaging
instant messaging
Text-based
It has a wider reach
and can disseminate
information to a
Advantage bigger audience
quickly.