ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

I. Fill in the column with the strategies to use to avoid breakdown in communication for the barrier
indicated. (1 point each)

Barrier of Communication Situation/Instances Strategies/Solution to Avoid Breakdown

a. Emotional Barrier You sit in a meeting or class where
you think the speaker is boring.
b. Use of jargon You are a scientist discussing a
certain weather phenomenon with
your neighbor who does not know
much about the topic.
c. Lack of You are asked to share something
confidence about your day or weekend, but you
are hesitant because you are shy.
d. Noisy You are having a conversation with
environment some friends when a song was
played loudly.

II. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK.” (1 point each)

_______________1. “Each employee must wear his ID at all times.”

_______________2. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.”
_______________3. “Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!”
_______________4. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
_______________5. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘I-Phone.’ It is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it
to you simply. It is used to talk to people from other places.”
_______________6. “All staff members have to submit their leave requests before the day ends.”
_______________7. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.”
_______________8. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you. I bet you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life.”
_______________9. “Catholics and Protestants do have big differences, but we must respect each other’s
beliefs.”
_______________10. “You’re the youngest person in the family, but I trust that you can handle the
situation well.”

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

I. Fill in the column with the strategies to use to avoid breakdown in communication for the barrier
indicated. (1 point each)

Barrier of Communication Situation/Instances Strategies/Solution to Avoid

Breakdown
a. Emotional Barrier You sit in a meeting or class where you
think the speaker is boring.
b. Use of jargon You are a scientist discussing a certain
weather phenomenon with your neighbor
who does not know much about the topic.
c. Lack of You are asked to share something about
confidence your day or weekend, but you are hesitant
because you are shy.
d. Noisy You are having a conversation with some
environment friends when a song was played loudly.

II. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being
misrepresented (gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK.” (1 point each)

_______________1. “Each employee must wear his ID at all times.”

_______________2. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.”
_______________3. “Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!”
_______________4. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
_______________5. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘I-Phone.’ It is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it
to you simply. It is used to talk to people from other places.”
_______________6. “All staff members have to submit their leave requests before the day ends.”
_______________7. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.”
_______________8. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you. I bet you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life.”
_______________9. “Catholics and Protestants do have big differences, but we must respect each other’s
beliefs.”
_______________10. “You’re the youngest person in the family, but I trust that you can handle the
situation well.”
 ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Complete the semantic web by writing the correct words in the appropriate boxes.

Definition Elements

1-3 1-9

Process
COMMUNICATION Features
1-5
1-7

Brief description of Shannon-Weaver

Brief description of Transactional Model
Model

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Complete the semantic web by writing the correct words in the appropriate boxes.

Definition Elements

1-3 1-9

Process
COMMUNICATION Features
1-5
1-7

Brief description of Shannon-Weaver

Brief description of Transactional Model
Model

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

Complete the semantic web by writing the correct words in the appropriate boxes.

Definition Elements

1-3 1-9

Process
COMMUNICATION Features
1-5
1-7

Brief description of Shannon-Weaver

Brief description of Transactional Model
Model