Motivational Activity Group yourselves and choose a song Replace the lyrics of the song to express your emotions toward someone or something Perform the song in front of the class Functions of Communication Communication as a human activity always serves a function. Functions of communication refer to how humans use language for different purposes. Theoretician such as Roman Jakobson, Michael Halliday, and Bronislaw Malinowsi have categorized the different uses or functions of communication. Functions of Communication Regulation/Control – can be used to control the behaviour of human beings. It can be used to regulate the nature and amount of activities humans engage in. Functions of Communication Social Interaction – Communication can be used to produced social interaction. In their daily course of living, human being develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations and associations. Functions of Communication Motivation - as a function of communication refers to a person using a language to express desires, needs, wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices and aspirations Functions of Communication Information – communication can be used for giving and getting information. Giving information usually comes in the form of statements of facts (grammatically known as declaratives) Functions of Communication Emotional Expression – Human always need to express their emotions verbally and nonverbally. Emotions are a central part of who we are. Beyond thinking about the things and people in our world, we feel about them and about ourselves. Functions of Communication The Special Case of Expressing Opinions– The function to which expressing an opinion belongs depends on the purpose and setting in which it is done. Expressing an opinion has broad functions covering every category of communication functions. Group Activity • In your group, identify the communication function in a given segment of the video clip. • Use the table below. • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhuiJINpRww A portion of what the characters are saying and the time stamp in the video 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Specific description of communication (Give the specific activity related to the function, that is, what are the characters engaging in?) Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Verbal Communication In order to communicate properly, speakers must not only communicate using their words, but also their actions. Their words and actions must match. Otherwise, miscommunication can occur. Communication using words is also called Verbal communication. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Verbal Communication Pause– A speaker pauses between utterances in order to allow listeners to process what the speaker has spoken. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Loudness or Softness– depending on the speaker’s style, emphasis can be achieved by either speaking loudly or softly. In addition, other emotions can be expressed using the loudness or softness of the voice. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Rhythm– The way a speaker talks can be a powerful tool to engage listeners. Rhythm refers to the speed and flow of a speaker’s utterances. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Repetition and Rephrasing– Unlike in reading, a listener cannot go back to what a speaker has spoken if the speaker did not understand that particular utterance. As part of the speakers’ effort to help the listener understand, the speaker will do well to repeat his or her utterances specially if the content of the utterance is difficult to understand. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Tone – Tone of voice is essential in communicating effectively. The tone of voice often shows the attitude of the speaker toward the topic or the listener. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Appropriate Form of Language – a speaker must use the appropriate form of language to be used in a given setting. The technical term for the form of language used is . register Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Non-Verbal Communication Communication involves expressing oneself without the use of words. Because of its nature, non-verbal communication is more prone to misinterpretation than verbal communication. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Gestures – play an important role in communication. They can help express a speaker’s point better. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Eye contact– when a speaker maintains eye contact with his or her listeners, he or she gives the impression of being serious about what is being discussed. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Posture– good posture is beneficial not only for health reasons but also for relating to others when speaking. In general, standing with an erect body and head makes for good posture and is applicable in most settings. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Facial Expression– a speaker’s facial expression must match the topic of discussion. Functions of Communication Verbal and Non-Verbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve their purpose. Proxemics– speakers must make use of the space around them properly. The use of space in the communication called proxemics. Individual activity Write a 250-word essay of your objective observation and evaluation of the various speakers watched and listened to. Individual activity Video links for the Individual Activity. Inspirational Valedictorian Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kftac3d1eV0 Blonde and Blue Eyes by Patricia Evangelista https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjwYW2ZdY04 Barack Obama Inspirational Speech https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzII3W2MLYY Hitler Speech To The World https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z8bSZSHb88 QUIZZ TIME!!! IDENTIFY the following. 1. It can be used to regulate the nature and amount of activities humans engage in. 2. Communication involves expressing oneself without the use of words. 3. It refers to the speed and flow of a speaker’s utterances. 4. It is the use of space in the communication. 5. A speaker cue between utterances in order to allow listeners to process what the speaker has spoken. 6. Functions of communication that usually comes in the form of statements of facts 7. The function to which expressing an opinion belongs depends on the purpose and setting in which it is done. 8. Depending on the speaker’s style, emphasis can be achieved by either speaking loudly or softly. 9. Play an important role in communication. They can help express a speaker’s point better. 10. Human always need to express their emotions verbally and nonverbally. QUIZZ TIME!!! Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer. 1. Which of the following shows an example of Regulation/Control? a. Doctor’s prescription b. Friends giving advice on what course of action to take c. Parent’s instruction to their children 4. "Philippine Normal University was established in 1901" is an example of giving information using what language form? a. Rhetorical Question b. Statement d. All of the above. c. Imperative 2. "I love you" is an example of expression that produce what function of communication? d. Question a. Motivation b. Social Interaction 5. "Really?" is a language form for expressing what function of communication? c. Emotional Expression a. Social Interaction d. Information b. Information 3. "I want to be a billionaire" is a form expressing what function of communication? a. Motivation b. Social Interaction c. Emotional Expression d. Information c. Emotional Expression d. Rhetorical Question QUIZZ TIME!!! Multiple Choice: Choose the correct answer. 6. When a teacher gives an opinion about a topic it is likely to be about what function of communication? a. Regulation/control 9. "Did you know that some earphones can be used as microphones?" is an expample of giving information using what language form? a. Rhetorical Question b. Emotional expression b. Statement c. Motivation c. Imperative d. Information 7."I want to be alone" is an example of what language form for Regulation/Control? d. Question b. Question 10. When a teenage girl giving an opinion on who among the current popular celebrities is the most handsome, that is likely to be about what function of communication? c. Imperative a. Emotional expression a. Rhetorical Question d. Declarative 8. Marriage proposals is an example of what Functions of communication? b. Information a. Social Interaction c. Regulation/Control b. Motivation d. Motivation c. Information d. Emotional Expression QUIZZ TIME!!! Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct but if it's false change the underlined word or group of words to make the whole statement true. 1. Social Interaction as a function of communication refers to a person using a language to express desires, needs, wants, likes and dislikes, inclinations, choices and aspirations. 2. Communication using words is also called Verbal communication. 3. As part of the speakers’ effort to help the listener understand, the speaker will do well to repeat his or her utterances specially if the content of the utterance is difficult to understand. 4. The tone of voice often shows the attitude of the speaker toward the topic or the listener. 5. A speaker must use the appropriate form of language to be used in a given setting. QUIZZ TIME!!! Direction: Write TRUE if the statement is correct but if it's false change the underlined word or group of words to make the whole statement true. 1. When a speaker maintains gestures with his or her listeners, he or she gives the impression of being serious about what is being discussed. 2. Good facial expression is beneficial not only for health reasons but also for relating to others when speaking. 3. Posture play an important role in communication. They can help express a speaker’s point better. 4. Communication can be used to produced motivation. In their daily course of living, human being develop and maintain bonds, intimacy, relations and associations. 5. A speaker’s facial expression must match the topic of discussion.