Communication is the process of sending information to oneself or another entity, usually via a language. Specialized fields focus on various aspects of communication, and include Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Organizational Communication, Sociolinguistics, Conversation Analysis, Cognitive Linguistics, Linguistics, Pragmatics, Semiotics, and Discourse Analysis.

Content, form, and destination of human communication

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Communication is usually described along three major dimensions: content, form, and destination. Examples of communication content include acts that declare knowledge and experiences, give advice and commands, and ask questions. These acts may take many forms, including gestures (nonverbal communication, sign language and body language), writing, or verbal speaking. The form depends on the symbol systems used. Together, communication content and form make messages that are sent towards a destination. The target can be oneself, another person (in interpersonal communication), or another entity (such as a corporation or group).

There are many theories of communication, and a commonly held assumption is that communication must be directed towards another person or entity. This essentially ignores intrapersonal communication (note intra-, not inter-) via diaries or self-talk.

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@amylitt but we're not the communications society. #prsa09
krisTK (Kristie Aylett, APR) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:38:45 -0000
@amylitt but we're not the communications society. #prsa09
what do you think? Does the use of the phrase "public relations" exclude anyone who practices "communications?" I think not.
robmerritt (Robert Merritt) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:19 -0000
what do you think? Does the use of the phrase "public relations" exclude anyone who practices "communications?" I think not.
RT @RUdowitz: there are people w/"communications" titles whose profession is telecom or law enforcement. We should be singularly PR #prsa09
krisTK (Kristie Aylett, APR) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:36:03 -0000
RT @RUdowitz: there are people w/"communications" titles whose profession is telecom or law enforcement. We should be singularly PR #prsa09
@derekdevries re: calling it "communications" I think it's exactly b/c functions include pr/mktg/adv/community relations/etc #PRSA09
vedo (Richie Escovedo) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:34:26 -0000
@derekdevries re: calling it "communications" I think it's exactly b/c functions include pr/mktg/adv/community relations/etc #PRSA09
Ok, can we make #portmanteau a trending topic? Classic Simpsons: Communications+Unity = Community #portmanteau
jcohen (Jonathan Cohen) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:31:50 -0000
Ok, can we make #portmanteau a trending topic? Classic Simpsons: Communications+Unity = Community #portmanteau
@wyclef we got this channel 54 on cornwall communications in montego bay jamaica called Bay City TV email us @ abrahamlincoln_1@yahoo.com
abrahamLincoln1 (Abraham Lincoln) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:31:40 -0000
@wyclef we got this channel 54 on cornwall communications in montego bay jamaica called Bay City TV email us @ abrahamlincoln_1@yahoo.com

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