Communication Models

Updated 23 Jul 2026

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  representatiosn of the process of communication
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general model
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  Shannon-Weaver Model — a foundational model depicting how information is encoded, transmitted through a channel, and decoded by a receiver; includes the concept of noise interfering with transmission
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types
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  Linear transmission
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    describes communication as a one-way process
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    since there is no feedback loop, the sender may not know whether the message reached its intended destination.
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  Interaction
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    participants in communication alternate the posiitions of sender and receiver.
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    communication is a two-way process with a feedback loop
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    e.g., messaging apps, email exchanges
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  Transaction
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    sees communication as a simultaneous, dynamic process where all participants are senders and receivers at the same time
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    meaning is created in the process of communication and does not exist prior to it
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    emphasizes contexts and how it shapes the exchange of information
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    e.g., face-to-face conversation, live meetings
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