The Study of Communication

The study of communication provides the different definitions of communication, human communication, and the process of communication. Communication is a broad complicated process that has many definitions. In reviewing the many definitions of communication, these definitions can all be significant to the way perception of communication. Trenholm (2008), states that “communication is a process of acting on information” (p. 20). This is the definition that is closet to my personal definition of communication.

Since the meaning of communication is broad and has many different definitions, it is both important and essential to understand these different elements and definitions of communication. The study of communication will allow me to become a better communicator of verbal, nonverbal, and written communication messages from a personal, professional, and academic approach. 
Communication is a complex concept and process that has many definitions. Therefore, there is no right or wrong way to choose only a single definition. Defining communication will depend on a person’s point of view. However, Trenholm (2008) describes communication as the “sharing or exchanging of information between people” (p. 20). This is a basic and simple definition of human communication, which is a major part of our lives.

 

References

Can Stock Photo (2011). Stock illustration of education concept. Retrieved April 8, 2011, from http://www.canstockphoto.com/education-concept-4572690.html

Trenholm, S. (2008). Thinking through communication: An introduction to the study of human communication (5^th ed.). Boston: Pearson Education.