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Which of the following best describes the purpose of Google Classroom?

  • A tool that simplifies creating, distributing, and grading assignments. (correct)
  • A platform designed for teachers to conduct live lectures only.
  • A forum for students to discuss various subjects in depth.
  • A resource for students to find online courses exclusively.

What is a key characteristic of the formal register in communication?

  • It encourages interruptions to enhance dialogue.
  • It is characterized by informal language and slang.
  • Communication is expected to follow specific rules and be respectful. (correct)
  • It allows for spontaneous and casual exchanges.

Which of the following terms describes the study of meaning in language?

  • Semantics (correct)
  • Syntax
  • Pragmatics
  • Phonetics

What does the term 'netizens' refer to?

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What does semiotics study in the context of communication?

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Which component of the Seven C's of Communication emphasizes the need to avoid ambiguity in messaging?

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What is the primary purpose of downward communication in an organization?

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In which context would one most likely encounter legalese?

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What role does the encoder play in the process of communication?

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Which aspect of communication does 'geosemiotics' primarily focus on?

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Which communication method is primarily focused on influencing beliefs and attitudes?

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What does 'multimodal' communication refer to?

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What does ethnocentrism imply in the context of intercultural communication?

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Which of the following best represents an epistolary literary work?

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In which method are students encouraged to critique each other's arguments?

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Which characteristic is NOT associated with ethical communication?

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What type of noise is characterized by personal factors such as hunger or fatigue?

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In David Berlo's SMCR Model, which component is responsible for the transmission of the message?

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What is the term used to describe the study of body movements and gestures in communication?

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Which of the following is NOT a macro skill of communication?

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What describes the term 'Global village' in the context of communication?

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Which type of speech focuses on providing a vivid description of a subject?

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What does 'Pragmatics' refer to in the study of language?

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Which of the following best defines 'Jargon'?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of 'Frozen Register'?

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What does physiological noise refer to in communication?

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Which component of the communication process is responsible for initiating the message?

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What is an example of low context communication?

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What is an accurate description of impromptu speech?

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In the context of communication barriers, how does culture impact understanding?

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What is a unique aspect of Barnlund's Transactional Model compared to other communication models?

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Which element is considered a dysfunctional factor in Shannon and Weaver's Transmission Model?

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What does Dance's Helical Model introduce in terms of communication dynamics?

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Which model is most suitable for enhancing public speaking techniques and strategic messaging?

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In the context of mass communication, which of the following is emphasized?

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What is the main characteristic of the consultative register?

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Which of the following best defines demonstrational speech?

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In the probability chain communication pattern, how does the information flow?

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What is a defining feature of regional dialects?

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Which of the following describes social media?

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What does decoding refer to in the context of communication?

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Which of the following statements is true about the Inner Circle and Expanding Circle?

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What is characteristic of a gossip chain in communication?

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Flashcards

Google Classroom

A free, online learning platform that simplifies assignments, file sharing, and grading.

Pidgin

A language that emerges when people who don't share a common language need to communicate.

Formal Register

Professional, academic, or legal language; respectful and rule-based.

Informal Register

Friendly and conversational language used with friends or people you know well.

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Language Register

How a person speaks based on their audience; also called linguistic or speech register.

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Channel (of communication)

The method used for sending a message, like email or phone.

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Semantics

The study of meaning in language.

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Intrapersonal Communication

Communication with oneself, like self-talk or thinking.

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Visual Communication

Using visuals (images, pictures) to convey a message.

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Netizen

A citizen of the internet.

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Native Language

The primary language of a country's majority population.

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Protagoras

Considered the Father of Debate.

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Aristotle

Father of modern communication.

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Proofreading

Checking a final copy for errors in spelling and grammar.

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Plagiarism

Using another's work or ideas without crediting them.

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Semiotics

The study of how signs and symbols create meaning.

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Seven C's of Communication

Key principles for effective communication: Clarity, Correctness, Conciseness, Courtesy, Concreteness, Consideration, and Completeness.

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Legalese

Formal, technical language in legal documents, often difficult to understand.

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Register

The type of language used in specific social situations.

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Upward Communication

Employees communicating with upper management (feedback, ideas, concerns).

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Downward Communication

Information from managers to employees (manuals, policies).

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Nonverbal Communication

Communication without using words (e.g., a glance).

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Encoder

Person or group creating the message to be communicated.

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Linguistic Landscape

Visible things expressing thoughts without words (signs, billboards).

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Geosemiotics

Analyzing signs considering various elements and meanings.

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Regulatory Signs

Signs showing authority and legal restrictions.

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Commercial Signs

Signs promoting products, events, or services.

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Noise

Interference preventing understanding of a message.

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Shannon-Weaver's Model

A foundational model of communication.

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Context

The situation or environment of communication.

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Email

Good for messages requiring time for response.

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Physiological Noise

Distractions like hunger, fatigue, or stress that prevent full attention during communication.

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Communication Process

A process with sender, channel, and receiver.

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Sender

The person initiating the communication.

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Channel

The medium used to send a message (e.g., phone, email).

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Receiver

The person interpreting and understanding the message.

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Dyslexia

A learning disability affecting reading ability.

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Syntax

The arrangement of words in a sentence.

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Impromptu Speech

A speech given with little or no preparation.

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Culture (Communication Barrier)

Differences in language or customs can lead to miscommunication.

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High Context Communication

Communication style emphasizing shared understanding and context.

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Low Context Communication

Communication style emphasizing directness and explicitness.

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Communication Mode

The channel used to express intent.

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Body Language

Non-verbal communication using facial expressions, gestures, and postures.

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Tone (in speech)

Variations in pitch of the voice that affect the meaning of a message.

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Multimodal Communication

Using more than one mode of communication (e.g., words, images, video) to express a message effectively.

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Literary Analysis

Careful study of a piece of literature, its meaning, and how it's written.

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Informative Speech

A speech aimed at giving information about a topic.

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Persuasive Speech

A speech designed to convince listeners to agree or act in a certain way.

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Interview

A conversation with questions and answers for getting information or assessing someone.

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Epistolary

A literary work written in the form of letters.

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Intercultural Communication

Communication between people of different cultures emphasizing understanding and respect.

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Ethnocentrism

Judging other cultures by the standards of one's own, often seeing one's culture as superior.

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Debate

A discussion where people present opposing arguments to analyze their validity.

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Infrastructure Signs

Labels and directions to guide people in navigating buildings or infrastructure.

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Transmission (Communication)

Sending messages from a sender to a receiver using specific codes.

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Flip Charts

Large sheets of paper on a stand used for presentations.

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PowerPoint

Presentation software used to create slides with text and images for presentations.

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Consultative Register

A conversation style used when talking to someone with specialized knowledge for advice.

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Extemporaneous Speech

A speech with an outline, but delivered without complete preparation.

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Regional Dialect

A specific way of speaking within a specific area.

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World Englishes

Different English varieties based on diverse regional use.

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Social Media

Websites for sharing user-generated content.

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Speeches about events

Speeches focusing on past, present or future events.

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Demonstrational Speech

Speeches that show how to do something.

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Phonology

Matching sounds with meanings in a language's system.

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Language Acquisition

The process of learning how to use language.

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Decoding

Interpreting the sender's message.

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Single Strand Communication

Information passing from person to person in a line.

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Probability Chain

Random information flow among people.

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Cluster Chain

Message from one to a group, then to more groups.

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Gossip Chain

Informal group conversations.

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Inner Circle

Groups where English is a native language.

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Expanding Circle

Groups where English is a foreign language.

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Global Village

The world connected as one community through electronic communication, especially the internet.

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Globalization

The process of interaction and integration among people, companies, and governments globally.

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Frozen Register

Formal language meant to stay the same (e.g., laws, important documents).

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Communication

Exchanging facts, ideas, and opinions to share meaning.

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Speech Communication

Improving public speaking, interpersonal, and group communication.

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Demonstration Speech

Showing how something is done.

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Descriptive Speech

Detailed description of things (people, places, etc.).

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Explanatory Speech

Reports on events, and transformations.

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Persuasion

Influencing an audience using reason and logic.

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Eulogy

Speech in honor of someone who died.

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Manuscript Speaking

Reading a speech from a written form.

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Proxemics

The study of how space and distance affects communication.

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Object Language

Using objects to aid communication.

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Horizontal Communication

Sharing information between employees, departments, or units at the same organizational level.

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Jargon

Specialized terms in a specific field.

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Barriers to Effective Communication

Obstacles that prevent clear understanding of a message.

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Jargon

Technical terms that can be difficult for others to understand.

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Articulation

Clear and distinct speech sounds.

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Speech as Communication Motor

Verbal communication, involving both understanding and producing words.

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Pragmatics

The practical use of language.

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SMCR Model

A communication model that involves Sender, Message, Channel, and Receiver.

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Vernacular

Common language of people regardless of background.

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Feedback

A response to a message, confirming understanding.

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Ethical Communication

Communication that demonstrates respect, trust, and equality.

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Written Communication

Printed or displayed messages, like emails, letters, and manuals.

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Kinesics

The study of body language as a form of communication.

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Noise (Interference)

Anything that disrupts the communication process.

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Physiological Noise

Physical factors affecting your ability to focus, like tiredness.

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Semantic Noise

Difficulties with the meaning of words, like jargon or slang.

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Listening

The process of interpreting and remembering what you hear.

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Reading

The process of recognizing words, understanding meaning, and reading fluently.

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Macro Skills of Communication

Broad communication abilities, including speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

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Lasswell's Model

A communication model outlining who said what, how, to whom, and with what effect.

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Aristotle's Model

A model for public speaking or persuasive communication.

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Barnlund's Model

A transactional communication model emphasizing feedback and simultaneous roles of sender/receiver.

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Dance's Model

A communication model describing communication as a continuous process over time.

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Shannon-Weaver's Model

A communication model emphasizing the components of sender, encoder, channel, noise, decoder, and receiver.

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Schramm's Model

A communication model highlighting that information needs communication to be effective.

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Mass Communication

Communication to a large audience using written or verbal media.

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Shared Field of Experience

Common background knowledge affecting communication.

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Interactive Model

A two-way communication model where ideas are exchanged between sender and receiver.

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Noise

Interference in communication which prevents clear understanding.

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Written communication

Communication used when remote audiences or permanent records are needed.

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Nonverbal communication

Communication using cues other than words, like touch.

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Distance & Proxemics

The distance between communicators affects communication effectiveness.

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Oral Communication

Communication that is more effective when quick feedback is needed.

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Study Notes

Purposeful Communication in English

  • Google Classroom is a free blended learning platform developed by Google for educational institutions that aims to simplify creating, distributing, and grading assignments. Its primary purpose is to streamline the process of sharing files between teachers and students.
  • Pidgin is a new language which develops in situations where speakers of different languages need to communicate but do not share a common language.
  • Formal register type of register that is used in professional, academic, or legal settings where communication is expected to be respectful, uninterrupted, and restrained to specific rules.
  • Informal register (also called casual or intimate) is considered appropriate when writing to friends and people you know very well.
  • Language register, also called linguistic register and speech register is a definition describes the way a person speaks in relation to their audience.
  • Channel - also called the "medium" of communication. It is the means used to exchange or transmit the message.
  • Semantics - study of meaning in language.
  • Intrapersonal communication - communication with one's self, and that may include self-talk, acts of imagination and visualization, and even recall and memory.
  • Visual Communication - type of communication that uses visuals to convey information and/or messages.
  • Netizens - citizens of the virtual world.
  • Native language - the primary language of the majority population of a country.
  • Protagoras is the Father of Modern Communication.
  • Aristotle is the Father of Modern Debate.
  • Proofreading means checking the final copy to see that it is free from typographical error.
  • Plagiarism is the "wrongful appropriation" and "stealing and publication" of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and the representation of them as one's own original work.
  • Semiotics is the study of making meaning, the connection between a sign or symbol.

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