Purposive Communication Reviewer

Purposive Communication

• Involves writing, speaking, and presenting tailored to various audiences and purposes.
• Encompasses five essential communication skills: listening, reading, speaking, writing, and viewing.
• Aids academic endeavors by enhancing knowledge, skills, values, and insights.

Communication

• Defined as the process of transmitting information to others.
• Functions as a system for exchanging ideas and information.
• Utilizes technology for conveying messages to people.
• Represents all actions taken to establish understanding.
• Serves as the foundation of human relationships.
• Communication technology significantly eases daily life.

Oral Communication

• Includes spoken interactions, verbal feedback, conversations, and speeches.

Written Communication

• Comprises printed materials such as memos, proposals, emails, and letters accessible to many readers.

Culture

• Describes the collective values, attitudes, and practices of a group.
• Social class pertains to the societal level one is born into or belongs to.
• Roles identity involves the various personas individuals adopt in life.
• Racial identity relates to belonging to a specific racial group.
• Cultural barriers, as identified by Stella Ting-Toomey, include cognitive, behavioral, and emotional constraints.
• Culture shapes perceptions, understanding of the world, and modes of self-expression.

Impact of Communication on Society

• Electronic media enhance the exchange of ideas and information.
• Technology improves education and the learning process.
• Aids in medical information dissemination and treatment methods.
• Global communication issues span both face-to-face interactions and social media dynamics.
• Non-verbal expressions play a crucial role in effective communication across diverse cultures.

Local Native Communication Tips

• Native English speakers should inquire if others need help with meaning clarification.
• They should avoid using questions like “Isn’t it?” to promote clearer communication.

Non-native Communication Tips

• Non-native English speakers should actively suggest and engage in group discussions.
• They should steer clear of using overly technical language.

Language Issues

• Non-native speakers may hesitate to express viewpoints in multicultural settings.

Conflict Resolution

• Disagreements in multicultural contexts can lead to discomfort during conflict resolution.

Spoken Language

• Requires accuracy and fluency for effective communication.
• Literary spoken language is often featured in newspapers and magazines.

Written Language

• Involves careful organization and refinement of words before presentation.

Texts

• Defined as any medium conveying meaning, including films and written materials.
• Created texts are authored by non-native speakers for non-native audiences.
• Authentic texts originate from native speakers, aimed at native audiences.
• Multimodal texts integrate multiple semiotic systems for communication.

Semiotic System

• The linguistic semiotic system includes vocabulary and grammatical structures.
• The visual semiotic system encompasses elements like color and perspective in images.
• The audio semiotic system involves characteristics such as volume, pitch, and rhythm in sound.

Target Audience

• Refers to the specific individuals or groups for whom a piece of writing is intended.

This quiz serves as a comprehensive reviewer for purposive communication skills, focusing on the essential competencies of writing, speaking, and presenting to various audiences. It delves into the five key skills of communication: listening, reading, speaking, writing, and viewing, emphasizing their importance in academic contexts.