Levels of Communication

LEVELS OF COMMUNICATION

1. Intra-personal communication

2. Inter-personal communication

3. Public communication

4. Mass communication

5. Small Group communication

Now, let us learn about the types of communication in detail.

1. Intra-personal Communication

Intra-personal communication means communicating to myself, hearing myself talk, feeling about myself more and thinking are examples of intra-personal communication.

2. Inter-personal Communication

Inter - personal communication happens when you communicate directly with other people in a one to one or in a small group. The words ‘inter’ and personal suggest that ‘Inter-personal’ means communication between to different individuals.

3. Public Communication

Public communication takes place in a situation where many people receive messages largely from one source. For example, it can be a movie, television show, a speech, advertisement, political lecture, committee report etc.

4. Mass Communication

Mass communication is public communication transmitted through electronically or mechanical means. Books, magazines are all examples of mass communication.

5. Small Group Communication

Communication is within formal or informal groups or teams. It is group interaction that results in decision making, problem solving and discussion within an organization.