UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY

(Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial)

City of Iriga

COURSE: PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION (NGEC 1)

Instruction:

This is your Alternative Learning Pack for the duration indicated below. Please find
topics and instructions for your guidance. Thank you and keep safe.

TOPIC 3: Coping with the Challenges of Inter-Cultural Communication

Duration: December 7-11, 2020

Date of Submission: December 11, 2020

Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

a. Recognize the challenges of intercultural communication;

b. Determine the sources of misunderstanding;
c. Identify the approaches to studying inter-cultural communication;
d. Appreciate learning about other cultures and identities; and
e. Appreciate the value of co-existing with individuals of different cultural backgrounds.

Lesson Proper:

Please refer to pages 152-156 of your e-book.

a. Challenges of Inter-cultural Communication

b. Sources of Misunderstanding
c. Approaches to Studying Intercultural Communication

Guide Questions:

1. Cite certain situations when you encountered miscommunication while talking with
people of different nationalities.
2. As a conscientious student, what have you done so far to avoid miscommunication and
misunderstanding when communicating with people of different cultures?
3. Looking at the three different approaches to intercultural communication, which one
would you prefer and why?

Reference:

Madrunio, M. R., & Martin, I. P. (2018). Purposive Communication; Using English in Multilingual
Contexts. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.
 UNIVERSITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
(Dr. Santiago G. Ortega Memorial)
City of Iriga

TOPIC 2: Communication for Various Purposes

Duration: December 14-18, 2020

Date of Submission: December 18, 2020

Objectives:

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

a. Demonstrate an understanding of the conventions of the explanation essay;

b. Appreciate the value of clearly explaining a phenomenon; and
c. Write an explanation essay of at least 500 words on a topic of your choice.

Lesson Proper:

Please refer to pages 169-173 of your e-book.

a. Writing an Explanation Essay

b. A Mansion of Many Languages

Guide Questions:

1. How does the author introduce the topic of his essay?

2. In paragraph 4, the author asks the question “Why?” This signals that he is explaining
something. What exactly is the phenomenon he is explaining?
3. What are the explanations he provides for the phenomenon you identified in no. 2
above? Give three answers.
4. In paragraph 7, the author writes, “Let me explain.” What exactly is the phenomenon he
is explaining?
5. What are the explanations he provides for the phenomenon you identified in no. 4
above? Give three answers.
6. How does the author end his essay?

Reference:

Madrunio, M. R., & Martin, I. P. (2018). Purposive Communication; Using English in

Multilingual]Contexts. Quezon City: C & E Publishing, Inc.

Prepared by:

MS. CRIS S. BAGACINA

MS. RAQUEL A. NACARIO

MS. MARYKRIS H. TAGUM

Instructors, College of Liberal Arts