Linear models display a one sided way of
communicating with another. The linear model describes communication between two
people; one being a sender and the other being a receiver. One person speaks as
the other listens without responding. The interactive model requires
interaction between both parties in the conversation. It is described as a two
way process instead of one process like the linear model.
I seem to have both types of communication with
different people in my life. The linear model reminds me of the conversations I
have with my mom. She usually is lecturing me or giving me advice which leads
her to being the sender and me being the receiver. The conversations that I
engage in with my friends are very collaborative in the sense that we both
contribute to the conversation. We switch roles throughout the conversation as
the speaker as well as the listener.
I like to
picture it as a navigation system where the linear model describes a direct
route to a destination versus the interactive model that allows for alternate routes.
Being a communications major has helped me understand and learn about all the various
types of communication styles that are used in conversations.
I find it interesting how you related a linear model to a technological device rather than a person. Typically, when thinking about communication, I automatically think of living creatures communicating to each other only. I had completely forgotten that giving messages to a navigation system counted. I feel as though my thought process has broadened! Also, I like how you phrased the interactive model as two parties that both interact. Using the phrase “two parties” just makes it easier to understand rather than repeatedly using the terms sender and receiver. I, also, like how you compared your conversations with your mom and your friends because those two situations can be completely different.
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