DEFINITION OF COMMUNICATION
“Communication is an exchange of facts, ideas,
opinions or emotions by two or more persons”.
“Communication is defined as the
sharing of ideas and feel-ing in a mood of mutuality”.
“Communication is the process of passing
information and understanding from one person to another.”
Communication as a human activity always
serves a function. Functions of communication refer to how human use language
for different purpose.
The collection, storage, processing and
dissemination of news, data, pic-tures, facts and messages, opinions and
comments required in order to understand and react knowledgeably to personal,
environmental, national and international conditions, as well as to be in a
position to take appropriate decisions.
The provision of a common fund of knowledge
which enables people to operate as effective members of the soci-ety in which
they live and which fosters social awareness thereby permitting active
involvement in public life.
The promotion of the immediate and ultimate
aims of each society and the stimulation of personal choices and aspirations,
the fostering of individual or community activities, geared to the pursuit of
agreed aims.
The promotion and exchange of facts to
facilitate agreement or to clarify differing view points on public issues. The
supply of information needed to foster greater popular interest and involvement
in all local, national and international matters of common interest.
The dissemination of cultural and artistic
products for the purpose of preserving the heritage of the past, the
development of culture by widening in individuals horizons, awakening his
imagination and stimulating his aes-thetic needs and creativity.
The diffusion through signs, symbols, sounds
and images of drama, dance, art, literature, music, sports, games etc. for
personal and collective recre-ation and enjoyment.
The provision to all persons, groups and
actions of access to the variety of messages which they need in order to know
and understand each other and to appreciate others living conditions,
viewpoints and aspirations.
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