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COR 1
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
DEPARTMENT
Oral Communication in Context

This course introduces the students to the specific purposes of oral communication. It covers the development of
listening and speaking skills and strategies for effective communication in various situations. In the process, the
learners will have further understanding of the skills needed to participate verbally in various discussions. This will
enable them to exchange thoughts and information, make clear and convincing presentations, and interact with a
variety of audiences.

Lesson 1:
Nature and Elements of Communication

At the end of this course, the learners will:

 Define communication;
 Identify the process, elements, nature and models of communication; and
 Demonstrate the importance of communication through reflective writing.

Communication is the transmission of ideas and emotions between or among persons with the use of verbal and
nonverbal cues.

Verbal communication, also called spoken communication, is the process or act of conveying one's thoughts or
ideas using speech.

Nonverbal communication refers to the use of wordless cues in order to convey a message. These cues include
facial expressions, hand gestures, body language, and the tone, pitch, and volume of voice. Even when one is using
words, there is also nonverbal communication involved.

Communication helps people adapt to or survive in the place they live in. Communication is a process; it starts with
a stimulus, which is an idea or concept that the sender has and would like to convey. The sender encodes the
message by putting it into words and then expresses the ideas in proper sequence. This message is then accepted and
interpreted or decoded by the receiver. The receiver may or may not respond to the sender. If the receiver chooses
to respond, then he or she will provide feedback.

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The term “model of communication” refers to a conceptual representation that is used to explain the
communication process. There are various models of communication, with each of them offering a different
perspective on the communication process. The three general types of communication models are the linear
communication model, interactive communication model, and transactional communication model.

Linear Communication Model

This process shows only a passive receiver. Feedback is not a requirement, and the role of the receiver is only to
accept information.

Examples:
Listening to the radio.
Watching the news on television.

Explanation:
In listening to broadcast media, the flow of
communication is only one-way. The receiver of the
message does not need to provide the sender with
feedback.

Interactive Communication Model

The model involves feedback, an element missing from the linear communication model.

Example:
Telephone conversations.

Explanation:
When two people are talking on the phone, both are
required to speak and respond to each other's message.

Transactional Communication Model

Senders and receivers are called participants since they

are both capable of sending or receiving messages
anytime or at the same time. The noise and the
environment are the other elements that affect the process.

Example:
An energetic person talking to a sleepy person.

Explanation:
One's physiological state may affect
communication. When a participant in a
conversation is sleepy, it may be hard for him to
decode messages correctly and make appropriate
responses.

To check if you indeed understand, try to

answer the following questions.

1. What communication refers to the use of

wordless cues in order to convey a
message?

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 a. verbal
b. nonverbal
c. cues
d. non cues

2. What do you call the transmission of ideas and emotions between or among persons with the use of verbal
and nonverbal cues?
a. communication
b. transmission
c. talking
d. speaking

3. In the elements of communication, who is responsible for sending the message?

a. receiver
b. encoder
c. source
d. decoder

4. Listening to a radio is an example of what model of communication?

a. Linear Communication Model
b. Interactive Communication Model
c. Transactional Communication Model
d. Helical Communication Model

5. Talking to your friend is an example of what model of communication?

a. Linear Communication Model
b. Interactive Communication Model
c. Transactional Communication Model
d. Helical Communication Model

Answer: 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. C

Ang, Jaime. 2009. Oral Communication: A Content-Based and Learning Centered Text Manual

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Gutierrez, Teresita. 2002. The Power of Speech. Quezon City: Rex Book Store Inc. Hybels,

Oral Communication
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Writing an Essay: Communication and its Importance

Instruction:

Define communication in your own words and explain why it is important in your everyday life. Write at least 3
paragraphs with minimum of 5 sentences each.

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Rubrics for Unsatisfactory Needs Improvement

Essay 1-2 3-5
Content & -Content is incomplete -Major points are
Development -Major points are not addressed but not well
clear supported.
-Specific examples are -Responses are
not used inadequate or do not
address topic
-Specific examples do
not support topic
Organization -Organization and -Structure of the paper is
& Structure structure detract from not easy to follow
the message -Transitions need
-Writing is disjointed improvement
and lacks transition of -Conclusion is missing,
thoughts or if provided, does not
flow from the body of
the paper

Grammar, -Paper contains -Proper contains few

Punctuation & numerous grammatical,
Spelling grammatical, punctuation, and spelling
punctuation, and errors
spelling errors

Timeliness: 10 points – on time | 8 points – 1-2 days late | 6 points – 3-4 days late
2 points – 1 week late | 0 points – more than a week or months late