Purposive Communication Reviewer

Language can only be called a language if:

a. If it has a system of rules (grammar)
b. A sound system (phonology)
c. Vocabulary (lexicon)

Speech community - when people use language, they can understand each other because they belong to the same
speech community.
Speech acquisition - while growing up, people acquire the languages used by those in the community.
Mother tongues - the languages acquired while growing up , which may also referred to as first language.
Language contact - The result of such contact may be a new
Language change - Your own language may also change as you constantly interact communicate with each other.

Communication - defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts and views into play.
Context - is the circumstance or environment in which communication takes place.

Types of communication according to mode

a. Verbal - Non Verbal Communication
b. Visual communication - is the type of communication that uses visuals to convey information and/or messages.

Types of communication according to context

a. Intrapersonal - means talking to oneself
b. Interpersonal - communication between, among, and together
c. Extended - involves the use of electronic media
d. Organizational - focus is on the role that communication plays in organizational contexts
Types of organizational structure
1. Formal - allows communication to take place v
2. Informal
e. Intercultural