CHAPTER II

October 14, 2016

Functions of Communication
Regulation/Control

Social Interaction

Motivation

Information

Emotional Expression

CONTENT STANDARD

The learner values the functions/ purposes of oral communication.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

The learner writes a 250-word essay of his/her objective observation and

evaluation of the various speakers watched and listened to

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

The learner…

1. Discusses the functions of communication.

2. Identifies the speaker’s purpose(s).
3. Watches and listens to sample oral communication activities.
4. Ascertains the verbal and nonverbal cues that each speaker uses to achieve
his/her purpose.
5. Comprehends various kinds of oral texts.
6. Identifies strategies used by each speaker to convey his/her ideas effectively.
7. Evaluates the effectiveness of an oral communication activity.

FUNCTIONS OF COMMUNICATION
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What are communication functions?

             Communication functions refer to how people use language for different
purposes also refers to how language is affected by different time, place, and
situation used to control the behavior of people used to regulate the nature
and amount of activities people engage in
The most basic functions of communication in an organization are to regulate/ to
control, to inform, to interact socially, to express and to motivate.

FIVE FUNCTIONS OF ORAL COMMUNICATION

1. Regulation/Control- functions to control one’s behavior
Doctors’ Prescription
“Take your medicine 3 times a day.”
Parents’ Instruction to their child
“Wash the dishes now, or else I won’t allow you to go to the party later.”
Friends giving advice on what to do
“Move on. He doesn’t love you anymore”

2. Social Interaction- used to produce social relationships; used to develop

bonds, intimacy, relations,; used to express preferences, desires, needs, wants,
decisions, goals, and strengths; used for giving and getting
informationEncouragement
“You can do it.”
Marriage Proposal
“Will you marry me?”

Invitation
“Would you like some coffee, tea, or me?”

3. Motivation- functions to motivate or to encourage people to live better.

4. Information- functions to convey information.Giving information…
“Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the Eiffel tower?”
5. Emotional Expression- facilitates people’s expression of their feelings and
emotions.
Appreciation
“I’m so glad that you came into my life.”
“I like you so much!
“Are you false teeth? It’s because I can’t smile without you.”
Expressing one’s ambition
“I want to finish up my studies with good grades to be accepted in a good
university.”
Expressing a need
“I need you in my life.”
Expressing prayers
“We pray for those who suffered a broken heart from their crush.”