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Introduction to Communication — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Mass Communication

What Introduction to Communication covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication · 2026-27

Topics in Introduction to Communication

1

Understanding Human Communication

  • Humans are social beings and depend on communication to interact.
  • Early humans communicated through gestures, facial expressions, and body movements before language developed.
  • Language and writing evolved later, enabling more complex and lasting communication.
2

Types of Communication

  • Communication can be verbal (using words) or nonverbal (without words).
  • Verbal communication includes oral and written forms.
  • Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions, body language, gestures, and use of the five senses.
3

Forms and Channels of Communication

  • Humans use five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell—for communication.
  • Examples: tasting food to check salt, reacting to music, or covering nose near garbage.
  • Channels of communication include voice, body, face, and written text.
4

Types of Communication Based on Context

  • Intrapersonal Communication: Talking to oneself, like thinking or self-reflection.
  • Interpersonal Communication: One-on-one conversation between two people.
  • Group Communication: Small group discussion where members know each other.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Communication

Definition of CommunicationNeed for CommunicationTypes of CommunicationVerbal CommunicationNonverbal CommunicationOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationFive Senses in Communication

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Introduction to Communication for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Mass Communication?
Key topics in Introduction to Communication include Understanding Human Communication, Types of Communication, Forms and Channels of Communication, Types of Communication Based on Context. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Introduction to Communication for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 48 practice questions on Introduction to Communication. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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