Communication
then and now
Submitted by : Navya Suriya
Submitted to : Ma’am Soniya Asawa
Class : 5th B
What is communication ?
• It is the process of exchanging words, signs, or information with others. It
is done either verbally or non-verbally. Communication enables us to pass
information. We understand others because of communication. Effective
communication brings people closer and together. Being able to
communicate well is important for every human being. Communication is
important in personal as well as corporate life. There are different people
to communicate with. Our voices are heard only through communicating.
Types of communication
Verbal Communication: Verbal communication is also known as spoken
communication. It includes face-to-face interaction. Television, radio, and other
media can also be counted in this type. For example, every day we greet other
people at work. This is an example of verbal communication. It requires
interpersonal skills. Misunderstandings are rare when we speak through words.
The use of speech makes it easier to make others understand the idea. Lesser
time is required to speak.
Non Verbal Communication: This type of communication generally involves body
language and gestures. Non-verbal does not use words to communicate. The
type of communication is very important in the organizations. For example,
postures and body language is evaluated in interviews and meetings. This
particular skill can make or break the relationships of the person at personal as
well as at the professional front.
Types of Communication
• Ancient Time Modern times
• Cave paintings Television
• Symbols for communication Internet
• Smoke signals E-mail
• Carrier pigeons Text Message
Pre modern times Social Media
Postal system
Newspaper
Radios
Telegraph
Telephone
Evolution of Communication from
Ancient to Modern Times
• Communication has been an essential part of our lives since the
beginning. It develops understanding among people. The Evolution of
Communication is an ongoing process. With the advancements of
modern technology, communication methods have been changing.
Life would have been so hard without communication. Solving
problems, writing, reading, understanding, all of these would be
impossible without communicating. We have been using different
communication methods. These methods helped us deliver almost
everything.
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• Cave Paintings : Cave Paintings are the oldest methods of communicating. They
were used to mark territories. Major events were also recorded through these paintings.
They are usually found on the walls and ceilings of caves. Symbolic as well as religious
functions were shown in these paintings. Chauvet Cave in France has the oldest cave
painting. That painting was made around 30,000 B.C. South Sulawesi, Indonesia, and
Coliboaia Cave in Romania has the earliest cave paintings
• Symbols for Communication : Different signs and symbols were used to deliver
messages. Rock Carvings (Petroglyphs) were introduced in 10,000 B.C. These rock
paintings drew pictures to convey stories. The carvings on the rock surface were also
known as Rock Art. Later on, graphic symbols were used to present ideas or concepts.
Chinese created characters for communication as well. Alphabets were created at the
last.Evolution of communication was easier after the alphabet.
• Smoke Signals : These signals were used to send messages. They were mostly used
in China. Chinese guards released smoke into the air. Smoke is depicted as a message to
The Great Wall of China. A famous Greek Historian Polybius used smoke signals to
represent the alphabet.
• Carrier Pigeons : Pigeons are known well for their directions. They were known to
find their home, even after traveling long distances. People used to attach small letters
to their necks, hoping they would fly to the receiver. Pigeons were also used by Ancient
Romans to tell owners how their entries had been placed. They carried essential
messages and helped in evolution of communication.
• Postal System : With raising awareness, people started to use courier services.
Letters were delivered from one person to another through postal services. These
systems were organized in India, China, Persia, and Rome. A Frenchman De Valyer
started a postal system in 1653. The use of mailboxes and delivery of letters was done
through the system.
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• Newspapers : Newspapers are still a wide form of communication used. Every other
house has a newspaper delivery every day. These papers deliver written news and also
other important national events taking place. Two types of Newspapers are National and
International. Their types depend upon the news they deliver about. The first printing press
system was introduced in 1440 by German Johannes Gutenberg. The newspaper started to
get more attention and changed communication.
• Radios : With the advent of Print Media, Radios were introduced after that. Radios are a
source of news as well as entertainment for people. Wireless signals were studied and
tested in detail. The scientists practiced using wireless power to share content. Radios are
still installed in mobile phones, car systems. They were once a very important medium of
communication
• Telegraph : The first electrical communication system to send text messages was called
Telegraph. Sending letters required energy and patience to wait for a reply. Telegraphs were
introduced to send text messages more quickly than written messages. It helped in sending
information across the country.
• Telephone : The first telephone was introduced by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876.
Within 50 years of its invention, telephones became an essential part of every household
and office. The devices transmitted human audio into signals. These signals were then
transmitted through wires. Landline telephone service began in 1900s. People could talk on
calls for hours through long distances. It was the most reliable form of the communication
system. Mobile phones were introduced in 1973 and the mode of communication was
changed entirely.
• Television : Even today, Televisions are a great source of entertainment. They are a
mode of indirect communication to the larger audience. Many people in history put in
tremendous efforts to introduce Televisions. The early Televisions displayed black and white
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• Internet : The world of the Web has brought people closer. Tim Berners-Lee
invented the World Wide Web in 1990. Satellites support the internet. Through the
internet, we can search for anything, anywhere in the whole world. Wireless
connections via Wi-Fi began in 1991. Since then, people seem to be addicted to the
internet. Nowadays, every small activity of our lives, business, and education
involves the use of the internet. We highly depend upon the internet for our
development as a nation as well as a generation.
• E-mail : Microsoft Business Email is the most formal way of communication used in
offices. John Vittal in 1975 developed a software to support mails. From that
invention, many mailing platforms have been created. E-mails are better for record-
keeping and cost-saving.
• Text Message : Various network providers are used for sending text messages.
The first text message was sent by Neil Papworth, an engineer, in 1992. From that
day to now, text messaging has been a game of few minutes. People instantly chat
through text messages. With advanced internet, online messaging apps have been
introduced. These applications help connect people. They share texts through the
internet.
• Social Media : People share their entire life events on social media. Social media
platforms help people share pictures, videos, and almost everything on the internet.
It is the latest mode of communication in the digital world. Smart phones have
made this more convenient. Social media apps can be downloaded into smart
phones. Users of social media in this generation are obsessed with these platforms.
They share the daily smudge of their lives on these apps. Social media has
revolutionized the way we communicate. We can see what other people are doing
through their social media profiles. It is now easy to check up on your friends who
live far.
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