UNIT 1:

Communication
Processes,
Principles
and ethics

Content Standard: Demonstrate familiarity with

the nature, elements and functions of verbal and
non-verbal communication in various and
multicultural contexts.

Unit Intended Learning Outcomes:

1. Describe the nature and functions of verbal
and non-verbal communication in various and
multi-cultural contexts.
2. Apply ethical principles in the communication
process.
UNIT 1 TOPIC 1: COMMUNICATION MODELS
In this lesson, you will be exposed to the different ways of looking at communication. This
lesson will give you a good understanding of why communication should be studied in the
tertiary level and the potential of the course helping you transform yourself and the society.
This will serve as a good introduction to the different processes, principles and dimension of
communication that you should be aware of, when you start communicating in the academe
and the professional world.

Activate Prior Knowledge:

DIRECTIONS: Grab a partner and discuss among yourselves
what communication is based on your understanding.
Select 5 main concepts you can relate to communication
and indicate why communication is essential in our daily life

Acquire New Knowledge:

DIRECTIONS: Click on white bear to be redirected to the

readings for this lesson

Application:

DIRECTIONS:The facilitator will divide the class into 5 small

groups and explain each communication model assigned to
you. Your task is to illustrate the model through a skit,
which shows both successful communication and failed
communication. (click folder UNIT 1 for rubrics)

Assessment: Pop quiz about the models of communication.

UNIT 1 TOPIC 2: COMMUNICATION ETHICS
In the previous lesson you have read and learned a short introduction about communication.
In this lesson, you find out that there are different guidelines in communicating in an ethical
manner.

Activate Prior Knowledge:

What is the first word that comes to mind when you hear the
word ethics? In your own words what does COMMUNICATION
ETHICS mean?

Acquire New Knowledge:

DIRECTIONS: Click on white bear to be redirected to the

readings for this lesson

Application:
DIRECTIONS: Create a diagram of the four ethical principles of communication
and give real life examples of what could happen if they are violated.

Assessment: Journal Writing

1. Why is it important to be ethical in communicating today?
2. What do you think are the consequences when people
communicate in an unethical manner.
3. In what practical ways can we become ethical in our daily
communication? Cite 4 examples.

UNIT 2
Commu
nication
And
Globaliz
ation

Content Standards: Demonstrate understanding of the

effect of cultural and global issues to communication
and the impact of communication to the society.

Unit Intended Learning Outcomes:

1. Explain how cultural and global issues affect
communication
2. Appreciate the impact of communication on society
and the world.

UNIT 2: GLOBALIZATION AND COMMUNICATION

This lesson focuses on the implications of globalization in
communication. You will read essays and expositions that will provide
you with an awareness of the role and status of English as a global
language, the notion of World Englishes, and the need for standard
forms in academic and professional writing and the importance of
culturally sensitive and bias-free language when communicating with
people from different cultures and discourse communities.

Activate Prior Knowledge:

Direction: Click on the white bear to be redirected to a video about
Communication and Globalization. Come up with your own list of factors
that led English to take on its global status.

Acquire New Knowledge:

DIRECTIONS: Click on white bear

c to be redirected to the
readings for this lesson

Application:
Directions: Group yourselves into 5 and make a video log of real life
Situations of how global and cultural issues has affected
communication and how communication has given impact on our society

Assessment:
Directions: Your instructor will give an Oral Quiz about
Communication and Globalization.c Read through the given readings
for this topic.