Traditional Means of communication used through out history .This ppt focuses on means of communication used in old days .This ppt was prepared as a part of academic purpose.

1. TRADITIONAL
METHODS OF
COMMUNICATION
Presentation by Neeru Magar
MPH 2nd sem ,SHAS, Pokhara Uni

2. CONTENTS
Face to face communication
LetterPostal service
Telegraph
Newspaper and magazines
Pigeon Post
Folk songs, dances and dramas
Smoke signals
Drums
Religious texts /manuscripts
Whistles and calls
Advantages and disadvantages

3. FACE TO FACE COMMUNICATION
•Most basic and widely used form of
communication,
•Involves speaking and listening to
each other in person.
Allows for nonverbal cues, such as
facial expressions, body language, and
tone of voice, to be exchanged, which
can help to clarify the meaning of the
message.

4. LETTER/POSTAL SERVICE
 Physical, written messages on paper.
Personal Touch: Conveys emotions, thoughts,
and sentiments effectively.
Formal and Official: Used for formal
correspondence, business, and personal
matters.
Reliable but Slow: Dependent on postal
services, hence slower compared to digital
means.
Privacy: Offers a relatively private form of
communication.
Permanent Record: Creates a physical
record that can be kept for reference.

5. TELEGRAPH
• Revolutionary communication
method.
• Developed in the mid-19th century
and for more than 100 years was the
principal means of communication.
• Relied on coded electrical signals.
• Enabled rapid long-distance
messaging.
• Transmitted printed information via
wire or radio waves.
• Significantly impacted global
communication.

6. NEWSPAPER AND MEGAZINES
•Vital for information dissemination and opinion
shaping.
•Print Media: Utilizes printed materials for
mass communication.
•Centuries of Influence: Historical significance
in shaping public opinion.
•Wide Audience Reach: Reaches large and
diverse readership.
•Information Dissemination: Provides news,
opinions, and analysis.
•Cultural Impact: Shapes societal perspectives
and discourse.

7. PIGEON POST
•Historically pigeons served as crucial
messengers in various conflicts,
wars, rebellions, and sieges.
•Pigeons as Messengers: Historically
used for long-distance communication.

8. FOLK SONGS ,DANCES
AND DRAMAS
These are powerful tools of communication:
•These forms convey stories, social
commentary, and emotions.
•They preserve cultural heritage, sharing
history and values.
•They foster community bonding and unity.
•Dance and music communicates without
words, crossing language barriers.
•Integral in celebrations and rituals.

9. SMOKE SIGNALS
•Smoke signals were an ancient form
of visual communication that
involved sending messages using
smoke from a fire.
•This method was historically used
by various indigenous cultures
around the world, particularly in
North America and parts of Africa
and Asia.

10. DRUMS
•Drums have been used
historically as a means of long-
distance communication in
various cultures across
different continents.
•This method, known as drum
communication or drum
language, involved the use of
drums to convey messages over
considerable distances.

11. RELIGIOUS TEXTS AND
MANUSCRIPTS
•Typically People of higher classes and scholars had
reach as education was quite a privilege in past.
•Guidance: Religious texts communicate moral
principles and teachings for believers to follow.
•Spiritual Insight: They offered wisdom through
stories and teachings, guiding spiritually.
•Cultural Preservation: These texts preserve
historical traditions and beliefs of a community.
•Community Unity: They unite believers, fostering
a sense of belonging and shared values.
•Influence: Religious texts shape societal norms,
ethics, and laws.

12. WHISTLES AND CALLS
Whistles and calls are effective means of communication
in various contexts:
Signaling over Distance: Used to communicate across
long distances.
Specific Codes: Different tones or patterns convey
specific messages.
Warning or Signaling: Alerts for danger, presence, or
specific events.
Cultural Significance: Used in ceremonies, rituals, or
traditions.
Animal Communication: Mimicking or imitating animal
calls for various purposes.
Efficient and Immediate: Quick and discrete method
of conveying messages.

13. ADVANTAGES
 Cultural significance
Personal Touch: Face-to-face communication,letters allows for personal
connections and immediate feedback. Non-verbal cues like body language and
facial expressions can be easily understood, leading to effective
communication.
Reliability: Letters and postal services can provide a tangible and reliable
means of communication, especially when electronic devices or networks are
unavailable or unreliable.
Formality: Traditional communication methods often carry a sense of
formality and importance. Formal letters or meetings can convey seriousness
and significance.
Privacy: Letters and face-to-face conversations are relatively private,
reducing the risk of interception compared to digital communication.

14. DISADVANTAGES
Speed: Traditional means can be slow. Letters take time to be delivered, and
face-to-face meetings might require scheduling and travel, which can delay
communication.
Limited Reach: Traditional methods have limited reach compared to digital
communication.
Cost: Sending letters or arranging face-to-face meetings can be costly, especially
for long-distance communication or frequent interactions.
Permanence: Once sent, traditional communications can't be easily edited or
recalled, unlike digital messages that can be modified or deleted.
Needs Preservation:can evolve or lose authenticity without proper preservation.
Some forms are one sided only so two way communication is not possible

15. REFERENCES
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