FUNCTIONS AND BASIC PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION FUNCTIONS
1. Can convey thoughts or feelings.
2. Not alienated or isolated from the environment.
3. Can teach or tell something.
4. Can know and learn other people and events in the environment.
5. Can recognize ourselves.
6. Can obtain entertainment and comfort others.
7. Can reduce or eliminate the tension.
8. Leisure can.
9. Can increase knowledge and change attitudes and behavior habits.
10. Can persuade or force others to think, act or behave as expected.
Communication functions according to William I. Curtains
1. Social communication:
- Formation of self concept
- Statement of self-existence
- For survival, nurturing relationships, and happiness
2. Expressive communication
3. Ritual communication
4. Instrumental communication