1. Different Types of Communication

2. Interpersonal Communication
Communication within oneself

3. Interpersonal Communication
Communication between people
When it involves only two people it is called dyadic communication
Interpersonal communication is interactive

4. Small Group Communication
Three or more people gather in a context where every person can participate actively with others.
It is interactive
Coalitions can be formed
Small groups can be more creative

5. Public Communication A large group setting
The group is too large for every one to be able to participate
Little opportunity for 2 way conversation

6. Mass Communication
When a message is constructed and transmitted so many people, in different places and at different times, can receive the same message.
Feedback is difficult, often delayed.
Interaction is limited.