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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
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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My health communication class never fails to terrify me about the future
hecrew88 (Hannah Crew) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:49:09 -0000
My health communication class never fails to terrify me about the future
@markhawker @volitionwendy bridging communication & turning problems into 'built' opportunity. Health Unconference 4 ppl 2 input?
dysconnection (Katie Brown) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:12:53 -0000
@markhawker @volitionwendy bridging communication & turning problems into 'built' opportunity. Health Unconference 4 ppl 2 input?
any nurses out there that are in health communication? interested to talk to you about the job opportunities available..
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Health Communication - Scholarly article summarizes the current and future state of dissemination of health information through various media.
Health Risk Communication Primer - Practical guide from the US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to communicating health risks to the public in writing, through meetings, and through the mass media. Includes bibliography.
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HealthCommKey - A database of health communication literature, focusing on communication research and practice in the context of public health. Produced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Journal of Health Communication - Tables of contents and submission information for quarterly, peer-reviewed journal that publishes research on interpersonal health communication and public health campaigns.
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Project for Rural Health Communication and Information Technology - Final Report of an Australian project to use information technology to communicate health information in rural and remote areas.
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