Saylor's Book 'Five Contexts Of Business Communication For Success'
Five Contexts of Communication
The assigned textbook for University of the People course English 1103 is Business Communication for Success, published by Saylor Books. One of the key components discussed in the first chapter were five different types of communication contexts. These five contexts explore the process by which communication happens and the core purposes behind it.
Intrapersonal Communication, the first context discussed, can be described as the conversations we have with ourselves (what we tell ourselves). Whether our own thoughts in relationship to what we see or hear, or whether discussions with ourselves about tasks that need to be accomplished or encouragement to pursue a goal, intrapersonal communication is personal and internal communication with ourselves.
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Monthly, I am charged with writing compelling direct mail appeals to solicit funds from donors to support the programs and services that support homeless families as they work to re-establish their self-sufficiency. My letters are typically delivered to an audience of approximately 15,000 people at one time. These Appeals would be considered Mass Communication. The form of communication that I don’t care for as much are the interpersonal conversations I have with our clients. Often their stories are heartbreaking and while they fuel my ability to write my mass communication appeals, the interpersonal conversations often leave me feeling sad and helpless to help families in their immediate need. I have learned however that with every appeal I write, I am helping to house families, to raise awareness to the issues surrounding poverty and homelessness, and to create better futures for children. It makes every element of communication well worth it
The assigned textbook for University of the People course English 1103 is Business Communication for Success, published by Saylor Books. One of the key components discussed in the first chapter were five different types of communication contexts. These five contexts explore the process by which communication happens and the core purposes behind it.
Intrapersonal Communication, the first context discussed, can be described as the conversations we have with ourselves (what we tell ourselves). Whether our own thoughts in relationship to what we see or hear, or whether discussions with ourselves about tasks that need to be accomplished or encouragement to pursue a goal, intrapersonal communication is personal and internal communication with ourselves.
The writer shares that this type of communication …show more content…
Monthly, I am charged with writing compelling direct mail appeals to solicit funds from donors to support the programs and services that support homeless families as they work to re-establish their self-sufficiency. My letters are typically delivered to an audience of approximately 15,000 people at one time. These Appeals would be considered Mass Communication. The form of communication that I don’t care for as much are the interpersonal conversations I have with our clients. Often their stories are heartbreaking and while they fuel my ability to write my mass communication appeals, the interpersonal conversations often leave me feeling sad and helpless to help families in their immediate need. I have learned however that with every appeal I write, I am helping to house families, to raise awareness to the issues surrounding poverty and homelessness, and to create better futures for children. It makes every element of communication well worth it