Lesson 11:

Putting Communication

in Context

In Lesson 11, you will think about the importance of the context for communication and these three important elements of communication:

• form — the style or format of the communication

• purpose — the reason for the communication

• audience — the receiver of the communication

You will consider how each of these elements is very important when you are trying to communicate a message effectively.

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In this lesson, you will:

• review the concept that communication is most effective when the purpose for the communication is clear
• review the concept that communication is most effective when the speaker or presenter considers the audience carefully
• review the concept that communication is most effective when the situation or context is considered