Lavin, Mark Lester R.

BSED – English 1B

ASSESSMENT TASK 1-1

Check your understanding of the input by answering the following questions:

1.What are models of communications? Why do you think they are introduced ?
Communication models help identify and understand the components and relationship of
the communication process being studied. Models represent new ideas and thought on
various aspects of communication which helps us to plan for effective communication
system.
2. How can one observe ethics in communication?
Simply put, ethical communication refers to communicating in a manner that is clear, concise,
truthful, and responsible. But in a profession that does not have an explicit set of guidelines, it
can be challenging to discern right from wrong

3. Why is it important to have a code and conduct of ethics?

A code of ethics is important because  it clearly lays out the rules for behavior and provides the
groundwork for a preemptive warning. While a code of ethics is often not required, many firms
and organizations choose to adopt one, which helps to identify and characterize a business to
stakeholders.
4. Could you explain the communication flow in the given model on Figure 2s, the Source
Encoder-Decoder and Signal?
Berlo’s model of communication is outlined into six stages; the communications source, the
encoding of the message, the message, the delivery method of the message, the decoding of
the message, and the message receiver. It explains the different components that comprise the
fundamental communication process. Because it emphasizes message coding and decoding,
this communication tool may be utilized for more efficient communication.
 ASSESSMENT TASK 1-3

1. How did English become the global lingua franca or an international language?

History shows that English would never have become the world's lingua franca had the
United States not evolved into such a powerful nation. Moreover, the American
economy boomed after World War II, reinforcing English as the leading language of
trade and finance. As a result, American influence spread far and wide

2. Watch “The History of English in Ten Minutes” on YouTube”

https://www.youtube.com. After watching it, come up with your list of the factors
that led English to take its global status.
5 Reasons Why English Has Become Today's Global Language:
 The British Empire. The first, and most obvious reason that English became widespread in the
first place is because of the British Empire. ...
 Post-war USA. ...
 The coolness factor. ...
 Technology. ...
 The snowball effect.

3. How do you feel about the role and status of English in the Philippines?

English is the primary language in all Philippine Schools.

The Philippine education system has been using English as its primary medium of
instruction. Filipino students must learn English from elementary to university level for
them to understand their lessons at school.