Introduction to Communication
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What type of language skills are acquired systematically and consciously?

  • Formal micro language skills (correct)
  • Receptive language skills
  • Informal language skills
  • Macro language skills

Which of the following is not considered a primary skill?

  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Reading (correct)

Which classification of language skills includes both listening and writing?

  • Formal skills
  • Primary productive skills
  • Receptive skills (correct)
  • Expressive skills

How are language skills categorized based on production versus reception?

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Which of the following represents a secondary language skill?

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What characterizes small group communication?

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Which method is NOT typically used in public communication?

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Which of the following accurately describes mass communication?

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What is the first step in the communication process?

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In verbal communication, which of the following is primarily used?

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What element of communication is essential for confirming understanding?

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Which mode of language acquisition is characterized by structured teaching?

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What makes human communication unique compared to other animals?

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What is the primary purpose of communication as defined in the content?

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Which of the following is NOT a mode of communication mentioned in the content?

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Intra-personal communication is primarily characterized by which of the following?

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Interpersonal communication typically involves which key component?

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What happens when individuals have certain medical challenges according to the content?

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Effective communication requires the ability to convey information in a way that is:

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How is interpersonal communication different from intra-personal communication?

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Which of the following best defines communication as discussed in the content?

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What is the primary mode of language acquisition for children in the Nigerian context?

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Which of the following is NOT classified as a macro language skill?

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What are primary macro language skills?

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Secondary macro language skills consist of which of the following?

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Which of the following accurately describes informal micro language skills?

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Which statement best defines macro language skills?

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What distinguishes primary macro language skills from secondary macro language skills?

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What type of skills do phonemes and letters represent in language acquisition?

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Flashcards

What is communication?

The act of sharing or exchanging information, ideas, or feelings between individuals or groups.

The Communication Process

The process of communication involves a sender, a message, a channel, a receiver, and feedback.

Verbal Communication

Verbal communication involves using spoken words to convey information. It includes conversations, presentations, and lectures.

Non-verbal Communication

Non-verbal communication involves using visual cues, body language, gestures, and facial expressions to convey meaning.

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Language Skills

The ability to use language effectively to communicate clearly, concisely, and persuasively.

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Intra-personal Communication

Intra-personal communication is the communication that happens within yourself, like talking to yourself in your head.

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Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal communication involves the exchange of information between two or more individuals, like conversations and group discussions.

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Signing Communication

The use of signs and gestures to convey information, often used by individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

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Small Group Communication

Communication that involves a small group of individuals, often with a leader to guide discussions.

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Public Communication

The act of conveying information to a broad audience, either directly or through media like news outlets, newspapers or social media.

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Mass Communication

Sending information simultaneously to a large, anonymous and diverse audience using channels like television, radio or newspapers.

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Communication Process

A process involving two parties, the sender (encoder) and the receiver (decoder), where a message is transmitted and a response (feedback) is expected.

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Elements of Communication

Components essential for successful communication, including the message, encoding, channel, and feedback.

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What is Language?

A structured system of words, conveyed through speech, writing, or gestures, that humans use to communicate.

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Formal Language Skills

Language skills that are consciously learned and follow specific rules, such as grammar, spelling, and vocabulary.

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Receptive Language Skills

Skills that involve taking in information, such as listening and reading.

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Expressive Language Skills

Skills that involve expressing yourself, such as speaking and writing.

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Informal Language Skills

Language skills that are learned naturally and not taught formally, such as casual conversation and pronunciation.

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Productive Language Skills

These skills involve taking in information, such as listening and reading, but also require expressing yourself, such as speaking and writing.

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Formal language acquisition

Learning a language by attending a formal institution, like school.

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Informal language acquisition

Acquiring a language naturally through everyday interactions, not formal education.

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Macro language skills

The most important and fundamental language skills, like listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

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Primary macro language skills

Macro language skills learned naturally, like listening and speaking.

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Secondary macro language skills

Macro language skills learned through formal instruction, like reading and writing.

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Micro language skills

Small building blocks of language, like sounds, letters, or pronunciation.

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Informal micro language skills

Micro language skills learned unconsciously, like vocabulary and natural pronunciation.

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Study Notes

Introduction to Communication

  • Communication is the act of conveying or sharing ideas
  • Humans are designed to relate to each other, needing information, knowledge, encouragement and more
  • Communication involves expressing internal thoughts and feelings in a way that others understand
  • This process requires a sender and receiver

Types of Communication

  • Intra-personal: Communication with oneself (soliloquy)
  • Interpersonal: Communication between two people or a small group
  • Public: Communication to a general population or a specific group
  • Mass: Dissemination of information to a large, anonymous group (e.g., through media)

The Communication Process

  • Involves a sender (encoder) and a receiver (decoder)
  • Communication is incomplete without feedback from the receiver
  • Feedback confirms understanding of the sender's intent
  • Key elements include the message, encoding activity, channel, and feedback

Elements of Communication

  • Communication has human and process elements involved
  • Sender, receiver, message, encoding methods, channels, feedback

Language as a Tool for Effective Communication

  • Language is a crucial tool for human communication
  • Composed of structured words in speech, writing, or gestures

Modes of Communication

  • Spoken: Using sounds/voice
  • Written: Using letters/symbols
  • Signing: Using hand signals in exceptional cases like deafness or dumbness

Modes of Language Acquisition

  • Formal: Learning language in a structured environment like school
  • Informal: Learning language through interactions with the immediate environment

Language Skills

  • Macro Skills:

    • Primary (Informal): Listening/Speaking (naturally acquired)
    • Secondary (Formal): Reading/Writing (learnt via instruction).

  • Micro Skills:

    • Informal: Pronunciation, vocabulary (unconscious, non-systematic)
    • Formal: Spelling, grammar, meaning (systematic, conscious)

  • Receptive skills involve receiving information (Listening/Reading)

  • Expressive skills involve producing information (Speaking/Writing)

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Explore the fundamentals of communication in this quiz. Understand different types, the communication process, and key elements involved in conveying ideas. Test your knowledge on intra-personal, interpersonal, public, and mass communication.

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