Act of Communication

A Act of Communication is a cognitive act of a communication task by a communicating agent.

• Context:
  • It can typically transmit Information Content between communication participants through communication channels.
  • It can typically convey Message Intent from communication sender to communication receiver using communication code.
  • It can typically follow Communication Protocol appropriate to the communication context and communication participant relationship.
  • It can typically produce Communication Effect on the communication receiver based on the communication message interpretation.
  • It can typically require Communication Competence from both communication sender and communication receiver.
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  • It can often facilitate the transfer of information or intentions between communication agents.
  • It can often involve a communication sender, communication message, and communication receiver as core components.
  • It can often be a part of a Communication Session with multiple communication exchanges.
  • It can often utilize Communication Medium that shapes the communication message format and communication transmission characteristics.
  • It can often adapt to Communication Barriers through communication adjustment strategy and communication repair mechanisms.
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  • It can range from being a Linguistic Communication Act to being a Non-Linguistic Communication Act, depending on its communication symbolic system.
  • It can range from being a Direct Communication Act to being an Indirect Communication Act, depending on its communication explicitness level.
  • It can range from being a Synchronous Communication Act to being an Asynchronous Communication Act, depending on its communication temporal coordination.
  • It can range from being a Formal Communication Act to being an Informal Communication Act, depending on its communication formality context.
  • It can range from being a Private Communication Act to being a Public Communication Act, depending on its communication audience scope.
  • It can range from being a One-Way Communication Act to being a Interactive Communication Act, depending on its communication feedback pattern.
  • It can range from being a Low-Context Communication Act to being a High-Context Communication Act, depending on its communication contextual dependency.
  • It can range from being a Literal Communication Act to being a Figurative Communication Act, depending on its communication interpretive mode.
  • It can range from being a Truthful Communication Act to being a Deceptive Communication Act, depending on its communication veracity intent.
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  • It can be evaluated through Communication Success Measures such as communication message delivery rate, communication feedback response time, and communication understanding index.
  • It can typically have a Communication Duration, from Brief Communication Act to Extended Communication Act, based on the communication interaction timespan.
  • It can typically have a Communication Frequency, from One-Time Communication Act to Recurring Communication Act, based on the communication repetition pattern.
  • It can typically have a Communication Timing, from Scheduled Communication Act to Spontaneous Communication Act, based on the communication temporal planning.
  • It can be preceded by a Choice to Communicate involving communication intention formation and communication strategy selection.
  • It can involve Locutionary Act (the communication utterance itself), Illocutionary Act (the communication intent), and Perlocutionary Act (the communication effect on receiver).
  • It can be governed by Communication Rules, including both communication regulative rules and communication constitutive rules.
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• Examples:
  • Communication Act Types, such as:
    • Verbal Communication Acts, such as:
      • Spoken Communication Act for communication face-to-face exchange.
      • Written Communication Act for communication documented message transmission.
    • Non-Verbal Communication Acts, such as:
      • Gestural Communication Act for communication body language expression.
      • Graphic Communication Act for communication visual representation.
  • Communication Act Purposes, such as:
    • Informative Communication Acts, such as:
      • Notification Communication Act for communication status update.
      • Instructional Communication Act for communication procedural guidance.
    • Persuasive Communication Acts, such as:
      • Marketing Communication Act for communication product promotion.
      • Advocacy Communication Act for communication cause advancement.
  • Communication Act Contexts, such as:
    • Interpersonal Communication Acts, such as:
      • Greeting Communication Act for communication social connection establishment.
      • Act of Apology for communication relationship repair.
    • Organizational Communication Acts, such as:
      • System User Communication Action for communication human-computer interaction.
      • Command Communication Act for communication imperative intention conveyance.
      • Negotiation Communication Action for communication agreement facilitation.
  • Communication Act Formalitys, such as:
    • Formal Communication Acts, such as:
      • Business Presentation Communication Act for communication professional information sharing.
      • Legal Communication Act for communication binding agreement establishment.
    • Casual Communication Acts, such as:
      • Social Media Communication Act for communication personal expression.
      • Informal Conversation Communication Act for communication social bonding.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • Thinking Act, which involves cognitive processing without communication exchange between agents.
  • Reflex Act, which is a non-cognitive physical response lacking communication intent.
  • Noise Signal, which contains sound emission without intentional communication content.
  • Involuntary Expression, which conveys information but lacks deliberate communication purpose.
• See: Communicating Agent, Dereferencing Agent, Message, Information Exchange, Speech Act, Communication Process, Communication Theory.

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References

2024

• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speech_act
  • NOTES:
    • Action-Oriented Nature
      • Communication Acts, like Speech Acts, involve not just transmitting information but performing an action. Examples include making requests, issuing commands, or apologizing, reflecting the dual role of conveying meaning and achieving intent.
    • Core Components: Locutionary Act, Illocutionary Act, and Perlocutionary Act
      • Communication Acts often align with the Speech Act theory’s components:
        • Locutionary Act: The actual utterance and its surface meaning.
        • Illocutionary Act: The intent or function behind the utterance (e.g., requesting or promising).
        • Perlocutionary Act: The effect on the listener (e.g., persuading, informing, or inspiring).
    • Direct vs. Indirect Communication
      • Communication Acts can be direct (explicitly stating intent, like “I apologize”) or indirect (implying intent, such as “I regret that happened,” which suggests an apology). Indirect Acts depend on context and shared understanding between agents.
    • Rules and Context Dependency
      • Similar to Speech Acts, Communication Acts are governed by both regulative rules (guiding how acts are performed in a given context) and constitutive rules (defining the act itself). For example, a greeting in a formal setting differs from an informal context, illustrating the dependency on shared norms and situational cues.

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