Oral Communication in Context

Oral Communication in Context

• Core subject in Senior High School focused on enhancing listening and speaking skills for effective communication.
• Prepares students for careers, entrepreneurship, and higher education opportunities.

Nature, Process, and Barriers of Communication

Communication Definition

• Derived from Latin "Communicare," meaning "to share" or "to make common."
• Defined as the process of sharing and conveying messages across various channels, contexts, media, and cultures.

Nature of Communication

• Active and cyclical process that occurs between two or more individuals, emphasizing interactivity.
• Communication can be verbal (spoken/written) or nonverbal (actions) and often involves both simultaneously.

Elements of Communication

• Sender/Speaker: Source of information or message.
• Message: Information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed through words or actions.
• Encoding: Transforming the message into a communicable format understood by the sender.
• Channel: Medium to convey the encoded message (e.g., personal, non-personal, verbal, nonverbal).
• Decoding: Interpreting the sender's encoded message by the receiver.
• Receiver: Individual who receives and decodes the message.
• Feedback: Responses or information from the receiver regarding the message.
• Context: Environment in which communication occurs.
• Barrier: Factors hindering effective communication flow.

Communication Process

• Example interaction:
  • Sender initiates with "How are you?" (Message).
  • Message undergoes encoding, conveyed through a chosen channel, and decoded by the receiver.
  • Receiver provides feedback with "I'm doing good!".
• Barriers may exist at any point in the process affecting clarity and intent.

Communication Barriers

• Physical Barriers: Result from environmental factors impacting communication.
• Attitudes or Emotional Noise: Extreme feelings or attitudes toward a subject or individual can obstruct understanding.
• Linguistic or Semantic Barriers: Issues arising from language differences or limited proficiency leading to misinterpretation.
• Physiological or Mental Barriers: Physical limitations impacting the ability to sense or comprehend.
• Cultural Barriers: Differences between cultures that may obstruct clear communication (e.g., varying interpretations of phrases).
• Lack of Common Experience: Communication effectiveness diminishes when communicators' experiences are not aligned.
• Information Overload: Excessive information can overwhelm the audience and reduce clarity.
• Jumping to Conclusions: Forming assumptions prematurely can hinder understanding prior to full communication.

This quiz covers the essential aspects of Oral Communication in Context for Senior High School students. It focuses on developing effective listening and speaking skills necessary for the workplace, entrepreneurship, and higher education. Explore different communication processes and the barriers that may arise in effective communication.