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Module 2 Oral Communication in Context Module 2
Module 2 Oral Communication in Context Module 2
Module 2 Oral Communication in Context Module 2
COMMUNICATION
IN CONTEXT
LESSON OUTLINE
During the lesson, the learners will:
Definition of Functions of
Communication
1. REGULATION/CONTROL
Communication can be used to control human behavior.
It can be used to regulate the nature and amount of activities
humans engage in. It ranges from simple requests to laws
governing countries and large territories.
Basic Forms of Regulation/Control
o Doctors’ prescriptions
o Parents’ instructions to their children
o Friends giving advice on what course of action to take
o Scolding
o Employers orders to their employees
o Customers making orders
COMMANDS OR IMPERATIVES
o Please come in
o Get a chair
o Take your seat
o Run
RHETORICAL QUESTIONS
STATEMENTS OR DECLARATIVES
o I want to be alone.
o It’s hot in here.
o You need to hurry.
o
NOTE
The main focus of Regulation or Control as a function of
communication is to influence one’s behavior. That means that if
anyone behaves in such a way the other one wanted it to be, it’s a
behavioral influence.
2. SOCIAL INTERACTION
NOTE
If an individual uses communication to interact with other
people, it is under social interaction as a function of communication. The
interaction could be positive or negative.
3. MOTIVATION
Motivation as a function of communication refers to a person using
language to express desires, needs, wants, likes and dislikes,
inclinations, choices, and aspirations.
NOTE
4. INFORMATION
Communication can be used in giving and getting information. Giving
information usually comes in the form of statements of facts
(grammatically known as declaratives)
.
Basic Forms of Information
NOTE
In this function of communication, it has to be two-way.
That means that an individual cannot only get information,
he has to give also so that there will be reciprocation. Part of this
function is to make sure that the information an individual gives and
gets is accurate and clear.
5. EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
Emotional expression as a function of communication refers to the
use of expressions such as love, fear, anger, joy, hope, or any other
emotion.
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.
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
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.
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.
Each Student will have to present a scenario showing the five functions
of communication. Videos should not exceed more than 5
minutes.
EVALUATION
The Video Presentation they have in practice will serve as their mini
task or performance assessment. They will be graded according to the
following criteria:
Content (30%)
Creativity (25%)
Voice projection & facial expression (25%)
Role portrayal (10%)
Flow/ organization (10%)
TOTAL 100%
Assessment
IDENTIFY the following.
a) Doctor’s prescription
b) Friends giving advice on what course of action to take
c) Parent’s instruction to their children
d) All of the above
a) Motivation
b) Social Interaction
c) Emotional Expression
d) Information
a) Motivation
b) Social Interaction
c) Emotional Expression
d) Information
4. "Philippine Normal University was established in 1901" is an example
of giving information using what language form?
a) Rhetorical Question
b) Statement
c) Imperative
d) Question
a) Social Interaction
b) Information
c) Emotional Expression
d) Rhetorical Question
a) Regulation/control
b) Emotional expression
c) Motivation
d) Information
a) Rhetorical Question
b) Question
c) Imperative
d) Declarative
8. Marriage proposals is an example of what Functions of
communication?
a) Social Interaction
b) Motivation
c) Information
d) Emotional Expression
a) Rhetorical Question
b) Statement
c) Imperative
d) 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?
a) Emotional expression
b) Information
c) Regulation/Control
d) Motivation
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.
in a given setting.