Nature, Function and Process of Communication.pptx

Oral Communication

1. The Function, Nature, and Process of Communication Mrs. Clare T. Siplon

2. Communication is a process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another within and across channels, contexts, media, and cultures ( McCornack , 2014). There is a wide variety of contexts and situations in which communication can be manifested; it can be a face-to-face interaction, a phone conversation, a group discussion, a meeting or interview, a letter correspondence, a class recitation, and many others

3. Communication is a PROCESS. Communication is a process in which a source/speaker sends and encodes a message through a channel to a destination/receiver. The receiver decodes the message in order to give an appropriate feedback. This process is dynamic or always changing as it occurs within a context which constantly varies depending on so many factors like the people involved, the place, the channels used and the situation. Communication also occurs always with noise which affects the entire process in one way or another. (This is further discussed in Lesson 3 of this module).

4. Communication occurs between TWO OR MORE PEOPLE (the speaker and the receiver). Since communication is basically an exchange of ideas or information, it is two-way – there is a source of the message and a destination. This can be in a form of a face-to-face interaction, a phone conversation, a group discussion, and even a letter correspondence.

5. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words (VERBAL), actions (NONVERBAL), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time. Communication has two kinds: verbal and nonverbal . Verbal communication is the kind of communication that uses symbols that have universal meaning for all involved in the process. These symbols are known as language used in both spoken and written communication. Nonverbal communication, on the other hand, is the use of symbols other than language. These symbols could be in the form of gestures, bodily actions, facial expression, eye behavior and many more. Generally, communication takes place with the combination of verbal and nonverbal elements as one kind complements the other.

6. Communication is divided into elements which help us better understand its mechanics or process. These elements are the following: Speaker – the source of information or message 2. Message – the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or 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 means, such as personal or non-personal, verbal or nonverbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed 5. Decoding – the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver 6. Receiver – the recipient of the message, or someone who decodes the message 7. Feedback – the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver 8. Context – the environment where communication takes place 9. Barrier – the factors that affect the flow of communication

7. Nature of Communication Communication is a process. 2. Communication occurs between two or more people (the speaker and the receiver). 3. Communication can be expressed through written or spoken words, actions (nonverbal), or both spoken words and nonverbal actions at the same time

8. Functions of Communication Basically, there are five functions of communication. 1. Control – Communication functions to control behavior. 2. Social Interaction – Communication allows individuals to interact with others. 3. Motivation – Communication motivates or encourages people to live better. 4. Emotional expression – Communication facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and emotions. 5. Information dissemination – Communication functions to convey information

9. Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use your notebook in answering this part. 1. The following statements characterize the nature of communication EXCEPT: A. Communication is a process. B. Communication is only face-to-face. C. Communication is either written or spoken. D. Communication is between the speaker and the receiver. 2. This is the kind of communication that uses symbols that have universal meaning for all involved in the process. A. business communication B. nonverbal communication C. silent communication D. verbal communication

10. 3. What is the type of communication is used in this situation: The teacher discussed the lesson to the class again for remediation purposes? A. business communication B. nonverbal communication C. silent communication D. verbal communication 4. Which among the following is an example of a pure nonverbal communication? A. Rita reads to the class. B. Mark finally wrote his letter of resignation. C. The child waves to his father for attention. D. The man shouted insulting words to the driver.

11. ACTIVITY 5. UNDERSTANDING ITS NATURE Directions: Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false. Your answers should be written in your notebook. 1. Communication ends the moment the receiver decodes the message. 2. Verbal communication includes both spoken and written forms. 3. Waving your hands is an example of a nonverbal communication. 4. Writing a letter of application is a nonverbal communication. 5. A class recitation is an example of verbal communication.

12. ACTIVITY 6. DEEPENING THE UNDERSTANDING Directions: Having read about the nature of communication, answer the following items below. 1. Can you consider communication a cycle? Why or why not? 2. Is communication with yourself possible? Why or why not? 3. List down five examples of verbal communication and another five examples for nonverbal communication.

13. Activity: Comic Strip Create a comic strip showing how you would communicate to your community the advantages of following the rules and guidelines of Galas National High School as a Senior High Student. You may cut-out pictures of people or authorities to depict your character, but be sure to write your own original scripts and texts

14. Information Dissemination Social Interaction Motivation Emotional Expression Information Dissemination Motivation Information Dissemination Emotional Expression Control/Information Dissemination Information Dissemination