Communication Concepts and Theories — DU B.Sc. (Hons.) Home Science Previous Year Question Papers

1. (a) Define communication with the help of any three definitions and explain its nature and characteristics. (b) Enlist all the functions played by communication in modem society and explain them using suitable examples. (9,9) 8. Write short notes on any three of the following : (a) Barriers in Communication (e) Domains of learning (6,6,6) (b) Elaborate on the role of AV aids in learning and elaborate on the Edgar Dale's Cone of 7. (a) Discuss why intercultural communication competence is important? What are the barriers in intercultural communication and how can these be overcome? (b) Examine the mass society theory and propaganda theory of media and communication, highlighting their strengths and limitations. (9,9) 2. (a) Enlist the principles of communication process and discuss any three with appropriate examples. (b) Discuss the historical evolution of communication i and highlight the scope of communication in -- contemporary times. (9,9) 3. Discuss with the help of labelled diagrams, the strengths, features and weaknesses of any three models that describe the process of communication. 4. Discuss any three of the following with respect to elements of communication: (a) 7Cs of Message Treatment (b) Selection of Channel (c) Qualities of a Communicator (d) Types of Feedback (6,6,6) 5. (a) Elaborate diagrammatically on the various levels of communication transactions that we encounter within the society. (b) Diagrammatically explain the phases of listening process. (9,9) 6. (a) Discuss the types of Non-Verbal Communication and its relevance in our day-to-day communication.