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Summary
This study explores communication as an action and meaning-making practice, moving beyond a simple skills-based model. It advocates for a deeper phenomenological and ontological understanding of communication processes.
Area of Science:
- Communication Studies
- Philosophy of Communication
- Social Sciences
Background:
- Srikant Sarangi's work posits communication as an "action/meaning-making practice."
- Existing frameworks often reduce communication to a mere set of skills or behaviors.
- There is a need to challenge these limited perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To endorse and expand upon Sarangi's thesis of communication as action/meaning-making practice.
- To conduct a phenomenological and ontological inquiry into communication.
- To challenge the reductionist view of communication as solely skills and behavior.
Main Methods:
- Phenomenological inquiry
- Ontological analysis
- Critical review of communication theory
Main Results:
- Communication is fundamentally an active process of creating meaning.
- Viewing communication solely as skills overlooks its deeper existential and practical dimensions.
- Interdisciplinary approaches are crucial for a comprehensive understanding.
Conclusions:
- Communication transcends a simple skills-based model, encompassing action and meaning-making.
- Further phenomenological and ontological research is needed to fully grasp communication's complexity.
- Challenging disciplinary boundaries enriches our understanding of communication practice.
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