In what aspects of
your life do you
need
communication?
How do you
communicate ?
Why is it
important to
communicate
well?
When does
communication
happen?
Communication
Module 1
Language and
communication
Learning Objectives :
At the end of the lesson , the
students will be able to :
• identify the role of language in
communication ;
• demonstrate an understanding of
the key ideas in language as well
as the nature , elements and
process of communication;
• Relate your personal experience
with the input presented.
What is language ?
the
method
of
human
communication, either spoken or
written, consisting of the use of
words in a structured and
conventional way.
According to Linguists , language
can only be called language if it
has a system of rules (grammar),a
sound system (phonology), and a
vocabulary (lexicon)
Speech community
a group of people sharing a common language or dialect.
Language acquisition
 is the process by which humans acquire the capacity to
perceive and comprehend language (in other words, gain
the ability to be aware of language and to understand it), as
well as to produce and use words and sentences to
communicate.
Mother tongue
The languages acquired while growing up.
Second Language
is any language that a person uses other than a first or
native language.
Second-language acquisition
is the process by which people learn a second language.
Situation :
What happens if you as a Filipino
who speaks a mother tongue and
English go to work in China where
the residents speak in Mandarin
and a little bit of English ? Will you
be able to communicate with the
Chinese residents?
Language Contact
Language contact occurs when speakers of two
or more languages or varieties interact and
influence each other.
is the social and linguistic phenomenon by
which speakers of different languages (or
different dialects of the same language) interact
with one another, leading to a transfer
of linguistic features.
Q
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1. What is the importance of
knowing the nature of
language in relation to
communication?
2. How can you describe an
effective Communication ?
3. Is effective Communication
important ? Why or why
not?
Communication
Process
Communication process
 refers to a series of actions or steps
taken
in
order
to
successfully communicate.
 It involves several components such as
the sender of the communication, the
actual message being sent, the encoding
of the message, the receiver and the
decoding of the message.
Elements of
Communication
Process
1. Speaker or
Sender
2. Message
3. Encoding
4. Channel
5. Decoding
6. Receiver
7. Feedback
8. Context
9. Barrier
1. Speaker or sender
The source
of
information
or message
2. Message
The
information
ideas or
thoughts
conveyed by
the speaker
in words and
in actions.
3. Encoding
The process of
converting the message
into words, actions or
other forms that the
speaker understands.
4. Channel
The medium or
the medium,
mean, manner
or method
through which a
message is sent
to its intended
receiver.
5. Decoding
The process of
interpreting
the encoded
message of the
speaker by the
receiver.
6. Receiver
The
recipient
of the
message.
7. Feedback
The reactions ,
responses or
information
provided by
the receiver.
2 kinds of feedback
Positive feedback
confirms the source that the intended
effect of the message was achieved and
tells the source that everything is going
in the desired way.
Negative feedback
informs the source that the intended
effect of the message was not realized.
8. Context
It refers to
the
interrelated
conditions of
communicat
ion which
affect how
people
understand
the message
.
5 TYPES OF CONTEXT
Physical context – includes the setting where
the communication takes place, time of the
day, the environmental condition, distance
between or among the communicator.
Meeting places must be well-chosen to avoid
ay physical interferences.
Social context – refers to the nature of
relationships existing between or among the
communicators and it also sets the formality
of the interaction.
Psychological context – involves the
communicators’ mood and feeling.
Cultural context – is comprised of the
beliefs, values and norms shared by a
large group of people.
Historical context – involves the
background provided by previous
interactions
between
or
among
communicators
which
affect
understanding
of
the
current
exchange.
9. Barrier The factors that
affect the flow of
communication.
NOISE - is any barrier to communication which
results to loss of meaning during the transmission.
Kinds of noise
a. Physical noise or channel noise such as loud
music, irritating engine of a motorcycle, a
seatmate who talks to you while you listen to
your teacher.
b. Physiological noise happens when the body
becomes a hindrance to good communication.
c. For example, because of a headache or
toothache you may not be able to effectively
listen to a friend.
c. Psychological Noise occurs when one is
thinking deeply for something or is suffering
from an emotional condition (sadness,
depression, confusion), which discourages
participation in a communication.
d. Semantic Noise happens when words have
multiple meanings which could have
different interpretations, and subject is too
tough for the receiver to comprehend. This
results in the wrong interpretation
of
message.
ALWAYS REMEMBER !
Communication is
both oral and
written .
Nature of
Communication
1.Communication is systematic
System is an organization interdependent element or
component parts that form a complex whole and
achieve certain purpose.
• In the same way , society is comprised of systems.
Each system has its own patterns of communication,
language and vocabulary use and rules that depend
on elements such as the behavior and shared
experiences of its members.
• A change in any part or element of a system affects
the system of communication as a whole.
Example :
In a family reunion, Mark overheard his
aunt utter the statement, “we’ll talk later,”
to her son. She said this in a firm but gentle
manner, though in the presence of other
guest. Mark understood this as his aunt’s
way of reprimanding her son for being too
noisy and disruptive. Mark’s own mother
used to say this to him as a warning before
scolding.
2. Communication is irreversible
 Since communication is a
continuous process, it is
impossible for one to actually
take back what was said.
 Thoughts when put into words
become significant
representation of experience;
and words said in haste or
anger may influence possible
communication in the future
or even destroy relationships.
3. Communication is proactive.
 When
people
receive
information,
they
actively
evaluate
the
content
and
purpose of the message and the
credibility of the speaker, even
when they seem to be listening
passively.
 Meaning rest not only in the
person who conveys the message.
The receiver is also involved in
the
active
construction
of
meaning.
4. Communication is symbolic.
Symbols
are
representation
used to communicate and
interpret one’s thoughts and
feelings.
Symbols are arbitrary, which
means that any symbol can be
used to represent a concept,
that is, as long as the meaning
is shared by a group of people.
Question: Can two people who
do not speak the same
language communicate with
each other?
5. Meaning in communication
is individually construed.
 Individuals
involved
in
communication
play
a
significant role in meaning
construction, which means
that they actively create
meaning
taken
from
experiences or phenomena
through
symbolic
representation.
References
• https://www.coursehero.com/file/36064107/Lesson-1Communicationpdf/
• https://www.quora.com/What-is-purposivecommunication
• https://ched.gov.ph/wpcontent/uploads/2017/10/PurposiveCommunication.pdf
• https://www.scribd.com/document/381227914/Pur
posive-Communication
• https://www.slideshare.net/gilremoral/nature-andelements-of-communication