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Language and Communication-Module 1

This document discusses different types of communication based on mode, context, and purpose/style. It covers verbal and non-verbal communication as well as visual communication. Contexts include intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and intercultural. Communication can also be formal, using formal language to inform, entertain, or persuade, or informal to socialize and enhance relationships.

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Language and Communication-Module 1

This document discusses different types of communication based on mode, context, and purpose/style. It covers verbal and non-verbal communication as well as visual communication. Contexts include intrapersonal, interpersonal, extended, organizational, and intercultural. Communication can also be formal, using formal language to inform, entertain, or persuade, or informal to socialize and enhance relationships.

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TYPES

OF
COMMUNICATION
What is

?
Language Acquisition – the
process when people acquire
the language used by those in
the community
N.B.

When people use language,


they can understand each other
because they belong to the
same speech community.
N.B.

They can understand each


other because in their speech
community, people share the
same set of rules in the
language system.
Mother Tongues or First
Languages – the languages
acquired while growing up

Second Languages – other


than the first languages that
are needed for various
reasons
Language Learning – the
process when people learn
their second languages in
school or on their own
What happens if
people visit another
speech community
that is different from
their own?
Language Change – occurs
when we interact with other
people and our languages come
into contact with their
languages; a natural behavior of
all languages
What is

?
the exchange of thoughts,
ideas, concepts, and views
between or among two or more
people
any process in which people
share information, ideas and
feelings
a two-way process of
reaching mutual understanding,
in which participants not
only exchange (encode-decode)
information, news, ideas and
feelings but also create and
share meaning
generally a means of
connecting people or places.
Context – the circumstance or
environment in which
communication takes place
Such circumstance may include
the following:
a. the physical or actual setting
b. the value positions of a
speaker/listener
c. the relevance or
appropriateness of a message
conveyed
N.B.

Different contexts can impact


one’s communication.

Each communication type is


governed by a particular
circumstance.
N.B.

It is essential to pay attention


to the interplay of factors
surrounding the context of
communication which may be
physical, cultural, social, and
psychological in nature.
Communication may then be
classified according to:

1. communication mode

2. context

3. purpose and style


TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
ACCORDING TO MODE

1.Verbal-Non-Verbal
Communication

2. Visual
1. Verbal Communication - a type
of oral communication
wherein the message is
transmitted through the
spoken words.

Non-Verbal Communication –
the use of interacting sets of
visual, vocal, and invisible
communication systems to
convey and interpret meaning
2. Visual – the type of
communication that uses visuals
to convey information and/or
messages
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
ACCORDING TO CONTEXT
1.Intrapersonal

2.Interpersonal

3.Extended

4.Organizational Communication

5.Intercultural Communication
1. Intrapersonal Communication –
talking with one’s self; also
known as self or inner talk, inner
monologue, or inner dialogue;
self-verbalization or self-
statement for psychologists
2. Interpersonal Communication –
interactive exchange; may occur in
dyads or small groups

N.B.

A communication situation is
interpersonal if it is meant to
establish or deepen one’s
relationship with others.
This is characterized by less
seriousness and formality.

This is meant for maintaining


social relationships.
N.B.
If the objective is to achieve
something at the end of the
conversation, it becomes
transactional.
This is more formal and
profound.
This aims to accomplish or
resolve something at the end of
the conversation.
3. Extended Communication –
use of electronic media; may be
expanded as to include tele,
audio, or phone conferencing;
video conferencing; Skype calls;
and other technological means
4. Organizational Communication –
the focus is on the role that
communication plays in
organizational contexts

Two Types of Organizational


Structure

1. Formal

2. Informal
1.Formal – allows communication
to take place via designated
channels of message flow
between positions in the
organization

Approaches used:

a.downward communication-
flows from upper to lower
positions
b. upward communication –
flows from lower to upper
positions

c. horizontal communication –
takes place among people
belonging to the same level but
coming from different
departments or units to facilitate
performance of tasks through
proper coordination
d. crosswise communication –
takes place when employees from
different units or departments
working at various levels
communicate with each other

2. Informal – comes from


unofficial channels of message
flow
N.B.

Each organization has its own


culture which is referred to as
‘organizational culture.’

Based on its history and


development, an organization
develops its own core values,
vision and mission statements,
goals, and objectives.
N.B.

Organizational culture is of
utmost significance since it will
dictate the kind of behavior that
employees should possess as
well as the extent of commitment
expected from them by the
organization.
5. Intercultural Communication –
communication between or
among people having different
linguistic, religious, ethnic, social,
and professional backgrounds
N.B.

Even gender difference affects


communication.

Individuals having different


orientations communicate and
interpret messages differently.

Linguistic differences are also of


essence.
TYPES OF COMMUNICATION
ACCORDING TO PURPOSE AND
STYLE

1.Formal

2.Informal
1.Formal – employs formal
language delivered orally or in
written form

Main Objectives:

To inform
To entertain
To persuade
e.g.

•Lectures
•Public talks/speeches
•Research and project proposals
•Reports
•Business letters
"Gd afternoon Madam Vice
President. Mayor Rody
Duterte thru Bong Go asked
me to relay to you his
instruction for you to desist
from attending all Cabinet
mtngs starting This Monday
Dec 5, 2 pm. Ty,“--Cabinet
Secretary Jun Evasco,
December 4, 2016
2. Informal – does not employ
formal language

Main Objective:

To socialize and enhance


relationships
e.g.
•Daily talks and phone calls (oral)

•E-mail messages, personal


notes, letters, text messages
(written)

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