Communication has been defined by
different people in different eras related to the era and the personal
perspectives. Among them Ritual view and Transmission view of
communication
played a major role in defining com.
Transmission view
The term “transmission” has formed from
“transportation or geography”. Since the importance of movements of goods and
the information was seen essential in 19th
century, a common word for both; “communication” was formed.
The idea of communication in this era was
to transmit signals or messages over distance for the purpose of control.
It is defined by the terms
"imparting," "sending," "transmitting," or
"giving information to others."
The com. is meaningless as it is one
sided.
Ritual view
The Ritual view of com. Is focused on
maintenance of society in time, to share beliefs.
It draws persons together in fellowship
and commonality.
Is interested in interaction between
people and people & texts.
The communication can fail significantly
thus it is meaningful.
Transmission view vs
Ritual
view
Therefore Transmission view can be seen
as the old meaning of com while Ritual view is the new meaning,
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