Communication is one of the oldest aspects of human activity, and life cannot continue without it. Indeed, some researchers believe that communication is life itself, whether it is in the form of words, pictures, or music, and whether it is informational or persuasive, frightening or entertaining, clear or ambiguous.

The origin of the word COMMUNICATION goes back to the Latin word COMMUNIS, which means COMMON - to share, exchange, send along, transmit..Communication as a process involves sharing an idea, feeling, behavior or action.

   Studying this topic might begin with the questions: What are the most important definitions that researchers have developed for the concept  of  Communication? What are the components of the Communication Process? What are the most important approaches that have studied Communication Process?

       At the end of this section you will be able to:

  • -         Understand the meaning and concept of Communication.
  • -         Understand the Process of Communication.