Helical Model of Communication
Helical Model of Communication
Frank E.X. Dance
or Frank Dance, born in November 9, 1929 in
Brooklyn New York.
He went to parochial elementary schools, a
Jesuit high school (Brooklyn Preparatory), a
Jesuit undergraduate school, (Fordham
University) and did his M.S. and Ph.D. at
Northwestern University.
He spent 3 years in the US Army. His Military
Occupational Specialty was as a translator
(Viatnamese).
Who is the proponent?
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Helix
“an object having a three-dimensional shape like that of a wire wound uniformly around a cylinder or cone”
Communication ≠
=
Forever moving forward
So o why choose Helical
Helical?
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X
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Dance’s model emphasized the difficulties of communication.
He developed this theory based on a simple helix which gets bigger and bigger as it moves or grows.
The main characteristic of helical model of communication is that it is non-linear, it is evolutionary.
Dance’sTheory
Dance’s Helical Model
“At any and all times, the helix gives geometrical testimony to the concept that communication while moving forward is at the same time coming back upon itself and being affected by its past behavior, for the coming curve of the helix is fundamentally affected by the curve from which it emerges.
The helical communication model offers a flexible communication process. ”
– Dance (1967)
Example:
It illustrates the development of an individual throughout life, as their knowledge base deepens and expands through communication; thus the helical model can be seen as dynamic.
When a child is born, the only means of communication is crying.
He/she cries for everything like hunger, pain, cold, etc.
As the child grows, the means of communication of the child becomes wider and broader. He learns to make noises then he learns language to obtain attention and to fulfill his needs. Time
Conclusion
“As a heuristic device, the helix is interesting not so much for what it says as for what it permits to be said. Hence, it exemplifies a point made
Frank E.X. Dance
or Frank Dance, born in November 9, 1929 in
Brooklyn New York.
He went to parochial elementary schools, a
Jesuit high school (Brooklyn Preparatory), a
Jesuit undergraduate school, (Fordham
University) and did his M.S. and Ph.D. at
Northwestern University.
He spent 3 years in the US Army. His Military
Occupational Specialty was as a translator
(Viatnamese).
Who is the proponent?
S
Helix
“an object having a three-dimensional shape like that of a wire wound uniformly around a cylinder or cone”
Communication ≠
=
Forever moving forward
So o why choose Helical
Helical?
X
X
X
Dance’s model emphasized the difficulties of communication.
He developed this theory based on a simple helix which gets bigger and bigger as it moves or grows.
The main characteristic of helical model of communication is that it is non-linear, it is evolutionary.
Dance’sTheory
Dance’s Helical Model
“At any and all times, the helix gives geometrical testimony to the concept that communication while moving forward is at the same time coming back upon itself and being affected by its past behavior, for the coming curve of the helix is fundamentally affected by the curve from which it emerges.
The helical communication model offers a flexible communication process. ”
– Dance (1967)
Example:
It illustrates the development of an individual throughout life, as their knowledge base deepens and expands through communication; thus the helical model can be seen as dynamic.
When a child is born, the only means of communication is crying.
He/she cries for everything like hunger, pain, cold, etc.
As the child grows, the means of communication of the child becomes wider and broader. He learns to make noises then he learns language to obtain attention and to fulfill his needs. Time
Conclusion
“As a heuristic device, the helix is interesting not so much for what it says as for what it permits to be said. Hence, it exemplifies a point made