English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
IB Resources
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL

Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom

Unlocking Complex Communication Beyond Just Words

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595 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

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Communication - Concept and complexity

Definition

Communication is not just the simple transmission of ideas, but a complex process involving the exchange of ideas between multiple parties, which could be human, technological, or artifact-based.

Key aspects of communication

  • Intentionality: The purpose behind the exchange. This can relate to delivering a message, sharing knowledge, influencing behaviors, etc.
  • Support: The ways communication is facilitated. This could be through language, technology, media, body language, etc.
  • Contextual Awareness: The ability to understand and adapt to the environment, circumstances, or culture in which communication is taking place.
  • Interpretive Limits: The boundaries of how a message can be interpreted based on various factors like language, cultural nuances, or personal perspectives.

Queries to deepen your understanding

  • Accessibility: How easy is it to understand a message that isn't intended for you or a specific audience you're not a part of? Think of an insider joke amongst a group of friends. If you're not part of the group, you might not understand it.
  • Interpretation vs. Intention: Should interpretation always be tied to the communicator's intention? Consider a piece of art: it can be interpreted differently by different viewers, even if that's not what the artist intended.
  • Structures in Communication: Structures, like language grammar, can both enhance (by providing clarity) and impede (by restricting creative expression) communication.
  • Intentionally Impeded Communication: Sometimes, communication is intentionally made difficult (e.g., through esoteric references, interruptions, lack of structure) for dramatic effect or to provoke thought. Can these methods still effectively communicate?

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Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL

Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom

Unlocking Complex Communication Beyond Just Words

Word Count Emoji
595 words
Reading Time Emoji
3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 14th Jun 2024

Table of content

Communication - Concept and complexity

Definition

Communication is not just the simple transmission of ideas, but a complex process involving the exchange of ideas between multiple parties, which could be human, technological, or artifact-based.

Key aspects of communication

  • Intentionality: The purpose behind the exchange. This can relate to delivering a message, sharing knowledge, influencing behaviors, etc.
  • Support: The ways communication is facilitated. This could be through language, technology, media, body language, etc.
  • Contextual Awareness: The ability to understand and adapt to the environment, circumstances, or culture in which communication is taking place.
  • Interpretive Limits: The boundaries of how a message can be interpreted based on various factors like language, cultural nuances, or personal perspectives.

Queries to deepen your understanding

  • Accessibility: How easy is it to understand a message that isn't intended for you or a specific audience you're not a part of? Think of an insider joke amongst a group of friends. If you're not part of the group, you might not understand it.
  • Interpretation vs. Intention: Should interpretation always be tied to the communicator's intention? Consider a piece of art: it can be interpreted differently by different viewers, even if that's not what the artist intended.
  • Structures in Communication: Structures, like language grammar, can both enhance (by providing clarity) and impede (by restricting creative expression) communication.
  • Intentionally Impeded Communication: Sometimes, communication is intentionally made difficult (e.g., through esoteric references, interruptions, lack of structure) for dramatic effect or to provoke thought. Can these methods still effectively communicate?

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